Charged in dog’s jogger attack, Plymouth couple now also accused of zip-tying teen, chopping off hair
Read full article: Charged in dog’s jogger attack, Plymouth couple now also accused of zip-tying teen, chopping off hairA Plymouth Township couple facing charges after their three dogs allegedly attacked a jogger in March are now accused of child abuse and torture.
Livonia woman says she fought off masked intruder seen on Ring camera during attempted break-in
Read full article: Livonia woman says she fought off masked intruder seen on Ring camera during attempted break-inA Livonia woman says she fought off a masked man who appeared to be trying to break into her family’s home in the area of Newburgh Road and Six Mile Road early Wednesday.
Police find human remains inside home during missing persons search on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police find human remains inside home during missing persons search on Detroit’s east sidePolice said they’ve found human remains inside a home during their missing persons search on Detroit’s east side.
Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couples Plymouth Township home linked to dog mauling
Read full article: Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couples Plymouth Township home linked to dog maulingPlymouth Township police said a disturbing series of investigations tied to the same household has led to disturbing charges, including child abuse, torture, unlawful imprisonment, and narcotics trafficking.
Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couples Plymouth Township home linked to dog mauling
Read full article: Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couples Plymouth Township home linked to dog maulingPlymouth Township police said a disturbing series of investigations tied to the same household has led to disturbing charges, including child abuse, torture, unlawful imprisonment, and narcotics trafficking.
6-year-old boy who lost arms in pit bull attack in Detroit hopes Kendrick Lamar hears his wish
Read full article: 6-year-old boy who lost arms in pit bull attack in Detroit hopes Kendrick Lamar hears his wishSix-year-old Romell Frazier Jr. is back home after a brutal dog attack in March left him with life-altering injuries, including the amputation of both arms.
Teen shot, 58-year-old man in custody following altercation on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Teen shot, 58-year-old man in custody following altercation on Detroit’s west sideA 17-year-old was shot, and a 58-year-old man is in custody following an altercation on Detroit’s west side.
‘Oh my God’: Urgent roof replacement saves Dearborn Heights senior from losing home insurance coverage
Read full article: ‘Oh my God’: Urgent roof replacement saves Dearborn Heights senior from losing home insurance coverageAmerican Standard Roofing is stepping up to help a 92-year-old Dearborn Heights man after Local 4 aired a story about a letter he received from State Farm saying he had to replace his roof in a matter of weeks or be out of home insurance.
Detroit launches ‘Occupy the Summer’ to keep youth safe and engaged
Read full article: Detroit launches ‘Occupy the Summer’ to keep youth safe and engagedWith just weeks left in the school year, Detroit leaders say they’re moving quickly to keep “downtime” from turning into danger, including violence, as more young people spend time outside.
‘God answered my prayers’: Detroit police, FBI lead search on city’s east side for missing persons cases
Read full article: ‘God answered my prayers’: Detroit police, FBI lead search on city’s east side for missing persons casesDetroit police and multiple law enforcement agencies launched a massive search on the city’s east side as part of an ongoing effort to locate missing persons, including 33-year-old missing Detroit woman Shanika Brewer.
‘I like helping people’: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantry
Read full article: ‘I like helping people’: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantryAn 8-year-old boy’s concern for families without food turned into a major donation for a Westland community pantry just as its shelves were running low.
Why a black bear wandering through a Downriver neighborhood isn’t as scary as it sounds
Read full article: Why a black bear wandering through a Downriver neighborhood isn’t as scary as it soundsA Downriver community is urging residents to be careful after a black bear was reportedly spotted on a surveillance camera.
Man accused of setting shopping carts on fire at SW Detroit grocery store facing federal charge
Read full article: Man accused of setting shopping carts on fire at SW Detroit grocery store facing federal chargeA man who was arrested in connection with a fire at a Southwest Detroit grocery store is facing a federal charge.
Wayne County man accused of sending sexually explicit messages to minor pleads no contest
Read full article: Wayne County man accused of sending sexually explicit messages to minor pleads no contestA Wayne County man who was charged with allegedly sending sexually explicit messages to a minor pleaded no contest.
Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit court
Read full article: Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit courtA Redford man accused of arranging a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl at a public library waived his preliminary exam and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on felony charges.
Detroit man accused of killing punk rock singer in 1993 arrested in Panama after 30 years on the run
Read full article: Detroit man accused of killing punk rock singer in 1993 arrested in Panama after 30 years on the runRichard Werstine, accused of the 1993 murder of his roommate Rodney Barger in Detroit, was captured in Panama after evading authorities for over 30 years by using multiple aliases and false identities.
Suspect arrested after shopping cart fire outside SW Detroit grocery store
Read full article: Suspect arrested after shopping cart fire outside SW Detroit grocery storeA suspect is in custody after investigators say someone intentionally set shopping carts on fire outside E & L Supermercado in Southwest Detroit on Monday morning as employees prepared to open the store.
‘He was a ghost since ‘94’: Detroit murder suspect caught after 30 years on the run in Panama
Read full article: ‘He was a ghost since ‘94’: Detroit murder suspect caught after 30 years on the run in PanamaThe U.S. Marshals Service’s Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team has arrested a Detroit man who they said had been on the run for more than 30 years after being accused of a 1993 murder.
Plymouth Township dog owners charged after jogger seriously injured in attack
Read full article: Plymouth Township dog owners charged after jogger seriously injured in attackTwo Plymouth Township residents have been charged after three dogs allegedly attacked a jogger in March, leaving the man seriously injured.
Macomb County woman says contractor dumped leaves back on her lawn after trying to raise price
Read full article: Macomb County woman says contractor dumped leaves back on her lawn after trying to raise priceA Macomb County woman said a contractor who worked on her lawn dumped all the leaves back on her property after unexpectedly trying to raise the agreed-upon price.
BCBSM, Michigan Medicine contract talks put thousands of patients at risk of coverage changes
Read full article: BCBSM, Michigan Medicine contract talks put thousands of patients at risk of coverage changesBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan says roughly 250,000 patients could face major changes to their coverage if a new contract with the University of Michigan Health is not reached by June 30.
Huntington Place arson suspect arrested after viewer tips police
Read full article: Huntington Place arson suspect arrested after viewer tips policeThe man accused of setting a fire inside Huntington Place has been arrested after a viewer recognized him from news coverage and alerted authorities, according to the Detroit Police Department.
Go 4 It: Spring yard projects spark push to stock Detroit tool libraries
Read full article: Go 4 It: Spring yard projects spark push to stock Detroit tool librariesSpring weather has many people tackling home and yard projects, and having the right tools can make all the difference. That’s why Local 4 is working to help stock Detroit’s community tool libraries with donations for our May Go 4 It event, “Tools to Spare.”
University of Michigan restores Canvas access after cybersecurity incident
Read full article: University of Michigan restores Canvas access after cybersecurity incidentA spokesperson for the University of Michigan said access to Canvas has been restored across all campuses following a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that provides the online learning platform.
Detroit lawn crews battle rising gas prices, adapt to survive
Read full article: Detroit lawn crews battle rising gas prices, adapt to surviveRising gas prices are hitting Detroit’s neighborhood lawn crews where it hurts — at the pump. With Metro Detroit averaging nearly $4.78 a gallon, some small business owners are adding more clients and routes to offset costs, while others have introduced fuel surcharges just to keep their operations running.
Detroit cop accused of using woman’s phone to send explicit photos to himself pleads no contest
Read full article: Detroit cop accused of using woman’s phone to send explicit photos to himself pleads no contestA Detroit police officer accused of using a woman’s phone to send explicit photos to himself during a traffic stop has pleaded no contest.
Ford, Carhartt unveil 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package at Michigan Central event
Read full article: Ford, Carhartt unveil 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package at Michigan Central eventMore than 500 skilled trades workers gathered at Michigan Central for an event highlighting a new partnership between Ford Motor Company and Carhartt, centered on supporting what organizers called the “essential economy.”
University of Michigan warns students after cyberattack involving Canvas platform
Read full article: University of Michigan warns students after cyberattack involving Canvas platformThe University of Michigan is warning students that their personal information may have been exposed following a cyberattack involving “Canvas”, an online platform widely used for coursework, grades, and class communication.
University of Michigan warns students after cyberattack involving Canvas platform
Read full article: University of Michigan warns students after cyberattack involving Canvas platformThe University of Michigan is warning students that their personal information may have been exposed following a cyberattack involving “Canvas”, an online platform widely used for coursework, grades, and class communication.
Flat Rock historic district proposal sparks backlash from homeowners over costs, restrictions
Read full article: Flat Rock historic district proposal sparks backlash from homeowners over costs, restrictionsA proposal to create a historic district covering a large portion of Flat Rock sparked tense exchanges at a public hearing, with some residents warning the designation could add costs and restrictions for homeowners.
Pet sitter accused of stealing from clients while caring for their animals in Canton
Read full article: Pet sitter accused of stealing from clients while caring for their animals in CantonA woman who advertised her pet-sitting services on social media is now facing felony charges for allegedly stealing from her clients.
Woman accused of threatening Detroit judge, prosecutor, FBI in case linked to church leader
Read full article: Woman accused of threatening Detroit judge, prosecutor, FBI in case linked to church leaderA woman is accused of threatening to kill a Detroit federal judge, a prosecutor and an FBI agent connected to the prosecution of church leader David E. Taylor, 53. She also sent an email to Local 4, with references to the same judge.
Detroit nonprofit launches summer camp for teens with incarcerated parents
Read full article: Detroit nonprofit launches summer camp for teens with incarcerated parentsAbout 200,000 children in Michigan have a parent who is incarcerated, and in Detroit, nonprofits are working to make sure those young people don’t fall through the cracks.
Wyandotte police push for tougher penalties after multi-city high-speed chase, support House Bill 4690
Read full article: Wyandotte police push for tougher penalties after multi-city high-speed chase, support House Bill 4690The Wyandotte Police Department is advocating for a state bill that would increase the penalties for fleeing and eluding following a high-speed police chase spanning multiple cities on Monday.
‘Michigan bleeds hockey’: Plymouth native Kirsten Simms reacts to Detroit PWHL franchise
Read full article: ‘Michigan bleeds hockey’: Plymouth native Kirsten Simms reacts to Detroit PWHL franchiseHockey 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.
Detroit Public Schools celebrate student talent at annual fine arts concert, exhibition at Fox Theatre
Read full article: Detroit Public Schools celebrate student talent at annual fine arts concert, exhibition at Fox TheatreThe Fox Theatre was buzzing all day Wednesday with singers, dancers, a drum line, and all the big-show energy ahead of the 57th Annual Evening of Fine Arts, a concert and art exhibition featuring the best performers and visual artists from the Detroit Public Schools.
‘Tragic loss of life’: Canton Township business stunned by deadly crash at market
Read full article: ‘Tragic loss of life’: Canton Township business stunned by deadly crash at marketA man is dead, a child is recovering, and a local business owner is coming to terms with it all after a truck crashed into the Canton City Market on Sheldon Road Wednesday morning.
Usher launches paid entertainment internship program ahead of Detroit tour stops
Read full article: Usher launches paid entertainment internship program ahead of Detroit tour stopsAs he prepares for multiple shows in Detroit this summer, Usher is launching a new paid internship program to help young people break into the entertainment industry.
Kirk Gibson Foundation teams up with Detroit Tigers for 2026 season fundraising effort
Read full article: Kirk Gibson Foundation teams up with Detroit Tigers for 2026 season fundraising effortThe Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s announced the Detroit Tigers will support its efforts during the 2026 regular season, with a portion of ticket sales benefiting the organization’s programs.
BIG3 announces 2026 season, Detroit Amplifiers to host games at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: BIG3 announces 2026 season, Detroit Amplifiers to host games at Little Caesars ArenaThe BIG3 is set to tip off its ninth season this summer, bringing a high-stakes, condensed schedule and a pair of dates in Detroit for the Detroit Amplifiers.
Former Leland House tenants return to condemned downtown Detroit high-rise to retrieve belongings
Read full article: Former Leland House tenants return to condemned downtown Detroit high-rise to retrieve belongingsFormer tenants of the condemned Leland House high-rise in downtown Detroit began returning on Tuesday, for the first time in nearly six months, to collect belongings they were forced to leave behind after a December power failure led the city to deem the building unsafe.
Ford offers employee pricing on new vehicles to customers for America’s 250th anniversary
Read full article: Ford offers employee pricing on new vehicles to customers for America’s 250th anniversaryFord Motor Company is offering employee pricing to customers on some new vehicles in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
How tattoo event in Detroit supports mental health awareness
Read full article: How tattoo event in Detroit supports mental health awarenessMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Thousands of people struggle with anxiety, depression, and addiction, but many still feel like they can’t talk about things like that.
Storm aftermath: Tree crashes into home as severe weather sweeps through Metro Detroit
Read full article: Storm aftermath: Tree crashes into home as severe weather sweeps through Metro DetroitThe severe thunderstorm warnings that went into effect earlier for Wayne, Macomb, and St. Clair counties have expired, but not before causing damage.
‘Nobody was here’: Spirit Airlines’ shutdown leaves travelers stranded at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: ‘Nobody was here’: Spirit Airlines’ shutdown leaves travelers stranded at Detroit Metro AirportHisben Tchibinda arrived at Detroit Metro Airport at 4:30 a.m. Monday for a flight he booked on Spirit Airlines, unaware the airline had shut down.
Here’s why Detroit Training Center students can’t take CDL skills tests
Read full article: Here’s why Detroit Training Center students can’t take CDL skills testsDespite what the CEO of the Detroit Training Center says, students still aren’t able to take their skills tests to become truck drivers, according to the Michigan Department of State.
How Detroit is using small grocery stores to fight food insecurity neighborhood by neighborhood
Read full article: How Detroit is using small grocery stores to fight food insecurity neighborhood by neighborhoodDetroit’s Green Grocer Program is helping local mini marts bring fresh, affordable food to neighborhoods in need.
Lathrup Village community leader taken into custody after Oakland County task force raid
Read full article: Lathrup Village community leader taken into custody after Oakland County task force raidA prominent Lathrup Village community leader was taken into custody on Monday after Oakland County investigators raided his home.
Hacked, robbed, then banned: Canton business owner’s meta AI nightmare
Read full article: Hacked, robbed, then banned: Canton business owner’s meta AI nightmareA Canton small-business owner says he was hacked twice, had $950 stolen from his account and was then permanently banned from Facebook — accused of one of the most horrific crimes imaginable. Meta, he says, has done nothing to fix it.
Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian marks 100 years in Detroit’s Indian Village
Read full article: Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian marks 100 years in Detroit’s Indian VillageJefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church is celebrating a major milestone — 100 years in its historic building in Detroit’s Indian Village neighborhood.
Spirit Airlines ceases operations, strands passengers at DTW
Read full article: Spirit Airlines ceases operations, strands passengers at DTWThe Spirit Airlines section of the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was empty Saturday morning — a shocking sight that signaled the end of the budget carrier’s operations.
5 decades of basement flooding, but no record of sewer line -- A Michigan couple’s story
Read full article: 5 decades of basement flooding, but no record of sewer line -- A Michigan couple’s storyIt’s been five decades of basement flooding, and a Michigan couple said their city didn’t even have records of the sewer line.
‘Heaven forbid a body gets found in there’: Michigan man laments rotting property next door
Read full article: ‘Heaven forbid a body gets found in there’: Michigan man laments rotting property next doorA Michigan man is fed up with the rental property next door, saying the owner has let it rot for 15 years and become a danger.
Cesar Chavez Mural in SW Detroit reconsidered after abuse allegations
Read full article: Cesar Chavez Mural in SW Detroit reconsidered after abuse allegationsAnyone who has driven past La SED’s headquarters on the corner of W. Vernor near Clark Park in southwest Detroit has seen it: A large, mosaic mural of the late Cesar Chavez, the co-founder of the United Farm Workers, who helped lead one of the biggest labor movements of the 20th Century.
‘You saved me’: Hero Detroit firefighter pulls woman from fiery wreck seconds after hearing screams
Read full article: ‘You saved me’: Hero Detroit firefighter pulls woman from fiery wreck seconds after hearing screamsIn frantic moments during a January crash and car fire, Detroit firefighter Donald Faulkner heard screams coming from inside a burning vehicle and rushed in to help.
Spirit Airlines faces possible shutdown, leaving travelers on edge at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: Spirit Airlines faces possible shutdown, leaving travelers on edge at Detroit Metro AirportCheap flights could be at risk. Spirit Airlines, one of the most affordable carriers in the country, may be forced to shut down without a government bailout, raising serious questions about flights, fares, and jobs.
Meet one of the Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Awards winners
Read full article: Meet one of the Muirhead Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Awards winnersNicole Rodriguez, an eighth-grade science teacher at Stout Middle School in Dearborn, was honored with the Alberta Murad Teacher of the Year Student Choice Award, as students recognized educators who made a significant impact on their lives.
Steelers’ DK Metcalf won’t face charges after altercation with Detroit Lions fan
Read full article: Steelers’ DK Metcalf won’t face charges after altercation with Detroit Lions fanCharges will not be issued against Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf after the altercation he had with a Detroit Lions fan at Ford Field in December, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office announced.
Woman who sold fentanyl that caused 3 deaths in Grosse Pointe Woods sentenced to federal prison
Read full article: Woman who sold fentanyl that caused 3 deaths in Grosse Pointe Woods sentenced to federal prisonA woman from Harper Woods is spending more than 17 years behind bars for distributing fentanyl that led to the deaths of three people in 2023.
University of Michigan alum David Alan Grier hosts Midnight Golf Gala in Detroit to support students
Read full article: University of Michigan alum David Alan Grier hosts Midnight Golf Gala in Detroit to support studentsActor, Detroit native, and University of Michigan alumnus David Alan Grier served as emcee for the evening, using humor and personal reflection to highlight the program’s mission.
‘He went on an adventure’: Detroit bus driver, police praised for reuniting missing 9-year-old with family
Read full article: ‘He went on an adventure’: Detroit bus driver, police praised for reuniting missing 9-year-old with familyApril 10 was an adventurous day for 9-year-old Kyari Harris. Harris, who goes by the nickname “King”, started his day at Nichols Elementary School on Detroit’s east side, and it ended at a McDonald’s in Lincoln Park.
DTE Energy scam: Fake worker targets Michigan senior with bogus badge and logo
Read full article: DTE Energy scam: Fake worker targets Michigan senior with bogus badge and logoA Canton Township senior was approached by a man impersonating a DTE Energy worker, who presented a fake badge and company-branded clothing before asking to see her utility bill.