Some Detroit Lions fans Downriver in Woodhaven have taken their fandom to a whole new level.

Thousands of Downriver residents are without power on Tuesday, DTE reports.

Community members gathered outside the Melvindale Police Department, where officer Said worked for just over a year. People came from all over to remember Said and support his family.

Anyone who sees Michael Lopez is urged to call 911. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Metro Detroit’s seasonable weather will continue through the week with chances of showers.

There’s something for just about everyone taking place starting today

There is an emotional culture clash brewing in Taylor, pitting some residents against a homeless support center that has been Downriver for three decades.

A former Wyandotte elementary school principal pleads guilty to embezzlement.

Part of Schaefer Highway was closed Downriver on Monday morning due to an unknown issue.

One of the most popular bowling alleys in Metro Detroit will soon be under new management.

A Taylor man thought he was the victim of an April Fools’ Day prank when he learned he won $100,000 playing Powerball.

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 former school principal in Wyandotte was charged last week with stealing tens of thousands of dollars from federal programs while in her position.

The school has been given a deadline of May 1 to raise $120,000.

A Metro Detroit school bus driver is being recognized as a local hero after rescuing a choking student who had just been dropped off.

The Detroit Red Wings pressed pause on their playoff push to share their love of hockey with Special Olympics athletes.

Police said it was the result of someone trying to create homemade fireworks, but the official cause remains under investigation.

“Absolutely reprehensible,” said Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin. “This was a terrible crime. In my 26 years, it’s one of the most heinous things I’ve seen and witnessed."

A man accused of assaulting a girl and two elderly women in two different Metro Detroit cities on the same day was scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday.

Drivers can expect closures on Telegraph Road over the next two years due to several bridges getting replaced or repaired in the Downriver area.

A staple of Downriver is saying goodbye after nearly a century in business.

Police were working Sunday night on “developing probable cause” in an effort to identify and arrest a person accused of shooting a man at a popular Allen Park bowling alley.

A man was shot at a popular bowling alley in Allen Park on Saturday night.

A Melvindale man says winning a $150,000 Powerball prize came “right on time!”

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 Downriver staple is closing up shop after more than 60 years in business.

A Metro Detroit woman is feeling heartbroken and betrayed after a home health care worker who she loved like a daughter stole $100,000.

The wounds from losing a daughter are still fresh for one Oakland County mother 10 years after her murder.

200 Volunteers are needed so Meals on Wheels can get back to 5-days-a-week meal delivery

A Downriver family says $100,000 has been stolen from a mother by her home healthcare worker.

"I am hoping this person realizes this impacted our whole family. We will never be the same."

If there’s one thing missing from an IMAX movie experience, it’s a reclining chair -- and MJR Theatres is constructing just that in Metro Detroit.

Events for weekend of September 15-17.

This Tasty Tuesday, we're featuring Savvy Sliders: An eatery that has expanded into a widely-known chain from its original restaurant in Commerce Township. They serve up made-to-order, gourmet fast food.

Some Downriver communities are dealing with heavy damage due to Thursday's severe storms.

Funding is available to help homeowners affected by the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction in the Delray community of Southwest Detroit.

It will be a splashing good time at the Metroparks

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

A Downriver senior softball team was celebrating a victory when they suddenly had to jump into action to save one of their own.

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

A Downriver man is feeling extra lucky after winning his second big prize in the last decade from the Michigan Lottery.

A debate Downriver over recreational marijuana as people in one community wants to know why the city hasn't taken action months after a vote to make sales legal.

There is a community Downriver where people say they’re satisfied with the city providing their power.

A Michigan native has been on the front lines of the war in Ukraine and has captured the ruin and resilience on film.

The City of Wyandotte has seen plenty of development over the last decade. New jobs and businesses have been putting the Downriver town on the map, and now there will be a new spot in Downtown Wyandotte for folks to call home.

A Downriver nonprofit is dealing with a crime that's really hurt its mission of helping the disabled.

It was a split-second decision made by Brian Gottschalk and Anita Stinson that potentially saved lives after this man walked into a Tim Hortons with a loaded gun.

With award-winning steaks and fresh seafood, The Vault on First in Wyandotte, is re-inventing a historic bank building into a classic restaurant experience. Co-owner Chris Doulos says they strive to satifsy their customers, “If somebody wants something that isn’t on our menu, we will absolutly make if for you.”

Join Local 4′s Christy McDonald for an extended look at how Wayne County’s Downriver region is going through a big makeover -- and what it could mean for the future of the community.

Join Local 4′s Christy McDonald for an extended look at how Wayne County’s Downriver region is going through a big makeover -- and what it could mean for the future of the community.

A new economic development group is putting a plan together to redevelop old industrial spots (steel & coal) along the waterfront. The state has chipped in a $1.6 million dollar grant.

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.

A boxer pitbull mix had been left out in the middle of the deep freeze around Christmas Day. She was curled up in a ball, struggling to stay warm, when rescuers found her in Ecorse near West Jefferson Avenue and West Outer Drive.

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.

Residents of a Southgate apartment complex were forced out of their homes over the weekend due to busted pipes that drenched their homes.

A new sports program is emerging between a few Downriver districts called Unified Sports, which is part of the Special Olympics.

People living Downriver are in for a real treat -- but it isn’t going to last long.

Every year the day after Black Friday, many small businesses are celebrated by their communities.

Whether pumpkin, pecan, or apple the way many people end their Thanksgiving meal is with a slice of pie, but making pie is no easy feat. There’s a lot that can go wrong in the pursuit of flakey crust, so we invited Catherine Zornischenko, the Owner of Kate’s Kitchen in Flat Rock, and Manager Gina Putty to get their advice on how to make a tasty pie.

A restaurant that recently opened in Wyandotte has been getting attention over a unique pizza recipe that includes a lot of pickles.

A Downriver man wants everyone to know about the busboy who saved his life.

An emotional tribute took place by a Downriver community to remember an 18-year-old college student killed while driving home from school.

A Melvindale man is accused of dealing prescription pills, of which are directly connected to an overdose death, out of bakery in the city.

When a Taylor High School student had a seizure in the middle of class, it was another student who stepped up and saved his life.

The North American International Auto Show runs through the end of the weekend, and along with that there are plenty of other events happening around the D that you and your family could check out.

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.

A Downriver community is divided over a floral mural showcased on the building of a Southgate hair salon looking to refresh its image.

Looking for a way to enjoy the crisp fall air and hang out outdoors? Take your friends and family to a local corn maze!

A water main break on West Jefferson Avenue has issued a water shut-off for some Gibraltar residents.

A water main break on West Jefferson Avenue has issued a water shut-off for some Gibraltar residents.

The Grosse Ile Police Department responded to a serious injury traffic crash report Saturday afternoon.

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

The team now has more than a dozen players, and the community has come together to ensure these kids learn more than just hitting, fielding, and running the bases.

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

Staffing shortages are common right now, but officers in Melvindale said they are losing officers at an alarming rate.

A man from the Downriver area was killed after crashing his motorcycle into a vehicle on I-94 in Detroit early Sunday morning.

Vote 4 The Best, a competition judged by Local 4 viewers, has a winner for “Best Brunch!”

Here’s where to find Michigan election results for the Southgate primary election on Aug. 2, 2022.

Here’s where to find Michigan election results for the Brownstown Township primary election on Aug. 2, 2022.

A man driving a truck on northbound I-75 says someone in another vehicle fired shots at him Wednesday morning.

An extra-special sendoff happened Monday at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak as the hospital system marks 50 years of transplants. One of them was Robert Fryer, who fought kidney disease.

“People come up to the window all the time,” he says. “We’re constantly wiping the windows down because there’s nose prints and fingerprints.”

A 53-year-old Metro Detroit man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after exploiting over 100 minors for child pornography.

On Saturday, hundreds of motorcyclists came together for the Rotary Wounded America Ride.

A driver was caught on camera smashing into a gas station Downriver, causing significant damage to the building.

It’s a long weekend of sunshine and celebration with the 4th of July just around the corner.

While a Downriver boy hasn’t even started first grade yet, he’s already making a huge difference in his community. He is using proceeds from his pop-up lemonade stand to raise money for the Wyandotte Animal Shelter.

Be prepared to be wowed by feats of physical magic as a Downriver teenager hurls himself through the air performing super human displays of strength during NBC’s American Ninja Warrior Monday night.

This Tasty Tuesday, we're having lunch at Lunch: A tiny sub shop in Wyandotte that's already a huge hit.

Motorcyclists are getting together this weekend to raise money to help blind children.

It’s exactly a week since 19 children and two teachers were shot and killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX. The mass shooting has more schools looking at their security measures. Some local districts are turning to Michigan-based The Lockdown Company, which installs an innovative lockdown and alert system.

Another shooting this week at Renaissance Estates of Ecorse, this time leaving a 27-year-old dead.

The immediate response to Tuesday’s (May 24) tragedy has been increased police patrols at local schools. The proactive measures don’t end there.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested after two dozen vehicles were vandalized in the span of just a few days in Wyandotte.

If you are looking for a way to remind your family what the holiday is really about, we gathered a list of veteran memorials you can visit throughout the state of Michigan.

Neighbors in a part of Wyandotte have been taking extra precautions with their cars after more than two dozen vehicles were vandalized in the span of just a few days.

A Woodhaven vet saved the life of an abused chihuahua that was found roaming around Detroit.

Woodhaven residents woke up Tuesday morning to Van Horn Road being shut down for three days to deal with emergency train track repairs.