โRest easy, Moโ: Community honors fallen officer in Melvindale vigil
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.
Taylor residents clash with homeless shelter over drug use near school
There is an emotional culture clash brewing in Taylor, pitting some residents against a homeless support center that has been Downriver for three decades.
โKidnapping kitโ revealed in bond challenge over Downriver stalking suspect
Authorities highlighted newly revealed evidence, including a so-called โkidnapping kitโ found in his car, in an effort to keep him behind bars until his trial.
Wyandotte school principal charged with stealing $90K from federal programs
A former school principal in Wyandotte was charged last week with stealing tens of thousands of dollars from federal programs while in her position.
Detroit Red Wings host Special Olympics athletes for heartwarming event at Little Caesars Arena
The Detroit Red Wings pressed pause on their playoff push to share their love of hockey with Special Olympics athletes.
Homemade fireworks believed to be cause of partial home explosion in Wyandotte
Police said it was the result of someone trying to create homemade fireworks, but the official cause remains under investigation.
Sex offender faces torture, sexual assault charges in abuse of 2 Dearborn women
โAbsolutely reprehensible,โ said Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin. โThis was a terrible crime. In my 26 years, itโs one of the most heinous things Iโve seen and witnessed."
Sex offender accused of assaulting child, 2 elderly women on same day in Metro Detroit
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.
Major Downriver bridge work to affect Telegraph Road traffic this year and next
Drivers can expect closures on Telegraph Road over the next two years due to several bridges getting replaced or repaired in the Downriver area.
Allen Park police working to identify bowling alley shooter
Police were working Sunday night on โdeveloping probable causeโ in an effort to identify and arrest a person accused of shooting a man at a popular Allen Park bowling alley.
Downriver kidnap plot foiled when woman finds tracking device placed by stalker ex-boyfriend
A New Jersey man has been charged with stalking and attempting to kidnap his ex-girlfriend at a Downriver church on Christmas.
โI loved herโ: Metro Detroit woman says home health care worker stole $100,000
A Metro Detroit woman is feeling heartbroken and betrayed after a home health care worker who she loved like a daughter stole $100,000.
MJR is bringing IMAX theater with recliners to Southgate, only one in Metro Detroit
If thereโs one thing missing from an IMAX movie experience, itโs a reclining chair -- and MJR Theatres is constructing just that in Metro Detroit.
Tasty Tuesday: Growing Savvy Sliders chain serving up gourmet fast food in Michigan, beyond
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.
Delray residents impacted by Detroit bridge construction can get home repairs for free -- hereโs how
Funding is available to help homeowners affected by the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction in the Delray community of Southwest Detroit.
Decision on crumbling former hospital looms for residents in Trenton community
Residents in one Downriver community are hopeful Thursday night that an old blighted hospital sitting along the Detroit River will soon be demolished.
โI have a new lease on lifeโ: Teammates help save softball playerโs life in Taylor
A Downriver senior softball team was celebrating a victory when they suddenly had to jump into action to save one of their own.
Downriver community expresses frustrations with city council over lack of recreational marijuana
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.
Wayne County city providing power to residents has fewer outages compared to other companies
There is a community Downriver where people say theyโre satisfied with the city providing their power.
Michigan native serving on front lines of war in Ukraine, telling stories through photography
A Michigan native has been on the front lines of the war in Ukraine and has captured the ruin and resilience on film.
Vacant City Hall building used for haunted house is being redeveloped in Wyandotte
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.
โIt hurtsโ: Nonprofit helping people with disabilities are targeted by thieves Downriver
A Downriver nonprofit is dealing with a crime that's really hurt its mission of helping the disabled.
Couple talks down man who entered Wyandotte Tim Hortons with loaded gun
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.
The menu at this Downriver restaurant is as rich as the atmosphere
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, โIf somebody wants something that isnโt on our menu, we will absolutly make if for you.โ
Watch: Destination Downriver -- a look at the push to reinvent the region
Join Local 4โฒs Christy McDonald for an extended look at how Wayne Countyโs Downriver region is going through a big makeover -- and what it could mean for the future of the community.
Live stream: Destination Downriver -- a look at the push to reinvent the region
Join Local 4โฒs Christy McDonald for an extended look at how Wayne Countyโs Downriver region is going through a big makeover -- and what it could mean for the future of the community.
Downriver works to reinvent itself through new businesses, downtowns, waterfronts
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.
Build your own bouquet at this Trenton flower shop
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. Itโs called Love you Bunches and Bunches and is located in the heart of downtown Trenton.
Dog rescued from freezing cold on Christmas Day is on road to recovery in Ecorse
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.
This Trenton restaurant has been serving up delicious Italian food for generations
With mouthwatering pasta dishes, and steaks served in Grandmaโs 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.
Why residents of a Southgate apartment complex were forced out of their homes Christmas weekend
Residents of a Southgate apartment complex were forced out of their homes over the weekend due to busted pipes that drenched their homes.
Secrets to making a delicious pie from a Flat Rock restaurant known for them
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. Thereโs a lot that can go wrong in the pursuit of flakey crust, so we invited Catherine Zornischenko, the Owner of Kateโs Kitchen in Flat Rock, and Manager Gina Putty to get their advice on how to make a tasty pie.
Community mourns Central Michigan University student that was killed while driving home in Wyandotte
An emotional tribute took place by a Downriver community to remember an 18-year-old college student killed while driving home from school.
Man dealing drugs out of Melvindale bakery โdirectly involvedโ in overdose death, police say
A Melvindale man is accused of dealing prescription pills, of which are directly connected to an overdose death, out of bakery in the city.
โI couldโve diedโ: Taylor High School student saves classmate suffering a seizure
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.
5 fun activities to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
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.
Improvements to seawall, docks to enhance WSCO Marine unit marina experience
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.
How a Wayne County police department is responding to losing officers at an alarming rate
Staffing shortages are common right now, but officers in Melvindale said they are losing officers at an alarming rate.
โI owe these guys so muchโ: Transplant recipient gets special sendoff in Royal Oak
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.
How Ricky Nelsonโs jacket ended up in window of Downriver burger joint
โPeople come up to the window all the time,โ he says. โWeโre constantly wiping the windows down because thereโs nose prints and fingerprints.โ
Southgate boyโs lemonade stand raises money for Wyandotte Animal Shelter
While a Downriver boy hasnโt even started first grade yet, heโs 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.
Michigan ninja warrior has message for people suffering from depression and debilitating anxiety
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 NBCโs American Ninja Warrior Monday night.
โItโs our life workโ: Michigan-based company sees spike in interest in innovative lockdown system
Itโs 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.
Downriver schools, law enforcement work to make security changes after children murdered in Texas
The immediate response to Tuesdayโs (May 24) tragedy has been increased police patrols at local schools. The proactive measures donโt end there.
Check out these Michigan veteran memorials in honor of Memorial Day
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.
More than 24 vehicles vandalized in Wyandotte in span of couple of days
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.
Downriver drivers frustrated with traffic delays from trains: โIt ties up the whole cityโ
Woodhaven residents woke up Tuesday morning to Van Horn Road being shut down for three days to deal with emergency train track repairs.