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Everything we know about deadly crash into kid’s birthday party in Monroe County
Read full article: Everything we know about deadly crash into kid’s birthday party in Monroe CountyTwo young siblings were killed over the weekend when a suspected drunk driver drove through a child’s birthday party in Monroe County.
How a Flat Rock 9-year-old and Aidan Hutchinson are inspiring each other
Read full article: How a Flat Rock 9-year-old and Aidan Hutchinson are inspiring each other“He’s got cerebral palsy and always sending me videos. ‘Aidan, you’re going to get three sacks today!’ and been getting them recently, so I feel like he’s my good luck charm.”
NASCAR hopefuls set to race at ARCA Menards Series in Flat Rock
Read full article: NASCAR hopefuls set to race at ARCA Menards Series in Flat RockA division of the ARCA Menards Series returns to Flat Rock Speedway on Saturday for the first time since 2000 and 20-year-old Lavar Scott will be front and center.
Historic ‘Reading Building’ faces demolition in Flat Rock despite group’s efforts to save
Read full article: Historic ‘Reading Building’ faces demolition in Flat Rock despite group’s efforts to saveIt’s been decided that the historic “Reading Building” in Flat Rock will be demolished despite one group’s efforts to save it.
Flat Rock woman paid tree trimmers $1K to cut down tree but they never showed up to do the work
Read full article: Flat Rock woman paid tree trimmers $1K to cut down tree but they never showed up to do the workA Metro Detroit woman paid tree trimmers $1,000 to cut down a tree in her yard, but the workers never showed up.
Watch: Destination Downriver -- a look at the push to reinvent the region
Read full article: Watch: Destination Downriver -- a look at the push to reinvent the regionJoin 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.
Secrets to making a delicious pie from a Flat Rock restaurant known for them
Read full article: Secrets to making a delicious pie from a Flat Rock restaurant known for themWhether 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.
Wayne man accused of holding ex-girlfriend against her will for 6 weeks, torturing her
Read full article: Wayne man accused of holding ex-girlfriend against her will for 6 weeks, torturing herProsecutors are charging a Wayne County man with torture, unlawful imprisonment and more after he allegedly kidnapped and held his ex-girlfriend against her will for more than six weeks.
Charges filed after man breaks into Flat Rock home, shoots man with shotgun, fires at ex-girlfriend
Read full article: Charges filed after man breaks into Flat Rock home, shoots man with shotgun, fires at ex-girlfriendA 52-year-old Lincoln Park man has been charged after firing a shotgun at his ex-girlfriend and shooting another man in Flat Rock, prosecutors said.
Gunman arrested after shooting man with shotgun in Flat Rock, fleeing police, crashing into weeds
Read full article: Gunman arrested after shooting man with shotgun in Flat Rock, fleeing police, crashing into weedsA gunman was taken into custody after he injured another man with a shotgun in Flat Rock, led police on a chase, and eventually crashed into high weeds while trying to get onto I-75, officials said.
How 1 man and his getaway driver pulled off 15 bank robberies in 5 states -- 6 in Michigan
Read full article: How 1 man and his getaway driver pulled off 15 bank robberies in 5 states -- 6 in MichiganOfficials broke down, in detail, how they say one man used napkin notes, one-minute in-and-outs, and a getaway driver to pull off 15 different bank robberies across five states, including at six branches in Michigan.
Suspect leads police on chase after 6 Ford Mustangs stolen from Flat Rock assembly plant
Read full article: Suspect leads police on chase after 6 Ford Mustangs stolen from Flat Rock assembly plantOfficials say a suspect led police on a chase after six Ford Mustangs were stolen overnight from the Flat Rock Assembly Plant.
EGLE: Fuel oil leaked into Huron River in Flat Rock
Read full article: EGLE: Fuel oil leaked into Huron River in Flat RockThere has been a mystery for the residents living close to Huron River for weeks. But now we’re finally getting some answers to the questions that we have and who exactly may be responsible to begin with. The substance that leaked in the Huron river has now been identified as fuel oil. A nearby metal company is currently working with the EPA and EGLE to handle the clean-up process.
Flat Rock chemical leak: Substance coming from underwater; source still undetermined
Read full article: Flat Rock chemical leak: Substance coming from underwater; source still undeterminedOfficials are still trying to determine the exact source of the chemical leak in the Huron River in Flat Rock, but they have learned that the substance is coming from underwater.
Woodhaven High School was under lockdown after parent threatened to shoot someone if daughter was harmed, police say
Read full article: Woodhaven High School was under lockdown after parent threatened to shoot someone if daughter was harmed, police sayWoodhaven High School in Brownstown Township was sent into lockdown after a mother told a bus driver that she would shoot someone if her daughter was harmed.
Flat Rock residents raise concerns as majority of residents allowed to return home after gas leak
Read full article: Flat Rock residents raise concerns as majority of residents allowed to return home after gas leakWayne County leaders said testing confirms that people in zone one are clear of the impact of the leak and most residents can return home.
Flat Rock family still has safety concerns despite state officials saying it’s safe to return home
Read full article: Flat Rock family still has safety concerns despite state officials saying it’s safe to return homeOn Thursday residents in zone one in Flat Rock were told it was safe to return home after being evacuated due to a gas leak at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant.
Most Flat Rock residents given all-clear to return home after gas leak triggers evacuations
Read full article: Most Flat Rock residents given all-clear to return home after gas leak triggers evacuationsMost residents who needed to evacuate due to a gas leak at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant may return home, health officials announced Thursday afternoon.
‘I haven’t smelled anything’: Evacuated Flat Rock family returns home after zone 2 cleared by officials
Read full article: ‘I haven’t smelled anything’: Evacuated Flat Rock family returns home after zone 2 cleared by officialsWeeks after being told to evacuate their homes, some residents in those evacuated areas of Flat Rock finally have the all-clear to go back home.
Testing confirms Zone 2 in Flat Rock cleared, residents who evacuated due to gas leak can return home
Read full article: Testing confirms Zone 2 in Flat Rock cleared, residents who evacuated due to gas leak can return homeMichigan and Wayne County officials announced Zone 2 in Flat Rock is now clear of any impact from the gas leak at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant.
Officials say sanitary systems in Flat Rock cleared of gasoline after leak triggers evacuations
Read full article: Officials say sanitary systems in Flat Rock cleared of gasoline after leak triggers evacuationsOfficials said screenings of sanitary sewers in Flat Rock show that gasoline has been cleared and the sewer system is considered back to normal operating conditions.
National Guard helps with air quality testing inside Flat Rock homes after gas leak triggers voluntary evacuations
Read full article: National Guard helps with air quality testing inside Flat Rock homes after gas leak triggers voluntary evacuationsA gas leak from the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant triggered voluntary evacuations of the area and officials have been testing levels of gas in sewers and homes.
When will evacuated Flat Rock residents be able to return home?
Read full article: When will evacuated Flat Rock residents be able to return home?A gas leak from the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant triggered voluntary evacuations of the area and officials have been testing levels of gas in sewers and homes.
Crews continue to test air quality after gas leak in Flat Rock prompts evacuations
Read full article: Crews continue to test air quality after gas leak in Flat Rock prompts evacuationsWhile the leak from the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant has been stopped, the situation is still raising concerns regarding the environmental and health impact to the area.
Nightside Report Sept. 10, 2021: Ford Flat Rock gas line installer says leak should have set off alarm; Metro Detroit businesses confused over national mask, vaccine mandates
Read full article: Nightside Report Sept. 10, 2021: Ford Flat Rock gas line installer says leak should have set off alarm; Metro Detroit businesses confused over national mask, vaccine mandatesHere are tonight's top stories.
Ford addresses Flat Rock chemical leak in virtual town hall
Read full article: Ford addresses Flat Rock chemical leak in virtual town hallFor the second night in a row, Flat rock Residents were invited to a town hall meeting to discuss how the city is moving forward since a dangerous benzene chemical leak was discovered days ago.
Nightside Report Sept. 8, 2021: What inspection records say about fuel leak in Flat Rock, Gospel singer performs in Detroit hospital while waiting for double lung transplant
Read full article: Nightside Report Sept. 8, 2021: What inspection records say about fuel leak in Flat Rock, Gospel singer performs in Detroit hospital while waiting for double lung transplantHere are tonight's top stories.
Live stream: Virtual town hall held for Flat Rock residents impacted by gas leak
Read full article: Live stream: Virtual town hall held for Flat Rock residents impacted by gas leakA virtual town hall meeting is set to take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 8) for residents of Flat Rock as the investigation into a gas leak continues.
Flat Rock fuel leak: Homeowners wait for ‘all-clear’ as state investigates Ford assembly plant
Read full article: Flat Rock fuel leak: Homeowners wait for ‘all-clear’ as state investigates Ford assembly plantInspectors believe an underground storage tank at the Ford Flat Rock assembly plant is to blame for the gas leak impacting Flat Rock.
Flat Rock residents demand answers for chemical leak at city council meeting
Read full article: Flat Rock residents demand answers for chemical leak at city council meetingAfter the flammable and cancer-causing chemical, benzene, was found in the in the sewer system, many Flat Rock residents are voicing their opinions about now having to be displaced because of the recommended evacuation.
Residents demand more answers on impact of chemical leak in Flat Rock
Read full article: Residents demand more answers on impact of chemical leak in Flat RockFamilies are demanding answers on the impact of a chemical spill in Flat Rock and are becoming frustrated with the recent lack of communication.
Nightside Report Sept. 6, 2021: Flat Rock schools to start classes amid gas leak, Expiration of $300 weekly unemployment boost impacts nearly half a million Michiganders
Read full article: Nightside Report Sept. 6, 2021: Flat Rock schools to start classes amid gas leak, Expiration of $300 weekly unemployment boost impacts nearly half a million MichigandersHere are tonight's top stories.
Crews going door-to-door in Flat Rock urging evacuations after chemical spill
Read full article: Crews going door-to-door in Flat Rock urging evacuations after chemical spillFord Motor Company on Wednesday discovered a gas leak at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant. The company closed the pipe and thought the spill was contained to its property. That was not the case. Officials have identified two zones that are potentially exposed to dangerous benzene fumes from the leak.
Flat Rock schools set to start classes this week amid gas leak
Read full article: Flat Rock schools set to start classes this week amid gas leakStudents attending school in Flat Rock will begin the academic year in person as planned on Tuesday, despite a gas leak that has caused some evacuations in the area.
Ford Motor Company speaks with Flat Rock residents after chemical leak prompts evacuations, school closure
Read full article: Ford Motor Company speaks with Flat Rock residents after chemical leak prompts evacuations, school closureFord Motor Company has launched a million dollar reimbursement fund for evacuated and displaced families in Flat Rock.
Flat Rock gas leak not ‘imminent danger’ to residents, head of Michigan health department says
Read full article: Flat Rock gas leak not ‘imminent danger’ to residents, head of Michigan health department saysThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Wayne County Health Department (WCHD) are recommending residents of the Flat Rock area bounded by I-75 to the east, Gibraltar Road to the north, Cahill Road to the west and Woodruff Road to the south evacuate their homes until further notice due to the potential risks caused by fumes from a gasoline leak from a storage tank at Ford Motor Company’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant.
Morning Briefing Sept. 5, 2021: State recommends residents in parts of Flat Rock evacuate due to gas leak, health experts warn not to use Ivermectin for COVID treatment, Pope urges countries to take i
Read full article: Morning Briefing Sept. 5, 2021: State recommends residents in parts of Flat Rock evacuate due to gas leak, health experts warn not to use Ivermectin for COVID treatment, Pope urges countries to take iHere are this morning's top stories.
Michigan health department, Wayne County recommend evacuation for areas of Flat Rock due to hazardous fumes from gas leak
Read full article: Michigan health department, Wayne County recommend evacuation for areas of Flat Rock due to hazardous fumes from gas leakThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Wayne County Health Department (WCHD) are recommending residents of the Flat Rock area bounded by I-75 to the east, Gibraltar Road to the north, Cahill Road to the west and Woodruff Road to the south evacuate their homes until further notice due to the potential risks caused by fumes from a gasoline leak from a storage tank at Ford Motor Company’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant.
Recommended evacuation area expands after gasoline leak at Flat Rock assembly plant
Read full article: Recommended evacuation area expands after gasoline leak at Flat Rock assembly plantAnyone in need of assistance with evacuation and/or relocation is asked to call Flat Rock’s hotline at 734-782-2455, ext. 6.
More homes evacuated as officials continue investigating hazardous chemicals found in Flat Rock
Read full article: More homes evacuated as officials continue investigating hazardous chemicals found in Flat RockOfficials with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) said three additional homes were evacuated as part of an emergency response to hazardous chemicals found in Flat Rock this week.
‘Is it safe?’ -- Area of concern grows in Flat Rock after hazardous chemical found in sewer system
Read full article: ‘Is it safe?’ -- Area of concern grows in Flat Rock after hazardous chemical found in sewer systemOfficials said the city plans to use firefighting form to suppress the vapors found within the sanitary system. The industrial facility has taken measures, including inserting plugs into the onsite sewer system to prevent it from entering the system at a location north of Gibraltar Road at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant property.
State of emergency in Flat Rock: Odor prompts search for hazardous material in sewer
Read full article: State of emergency in Flat Rock: Odor prompts search for hazardous material in sewerFederal and state hazardous materials teams from Downriver and western Wayne County went street-by-street and door-to-door Thursday in Flat Rock’s southeast neighborhoods.
Emergency declared in Flat Rock after hazardous material found at sewer treatment plant
Read full article: Emergency declared in Flat Rock after hazardous material found at sewer treatment plantAn unusual smell Downriver sparked an investigation from hazmat teams Thursday, along with state and federal environmental agencies.
Flat Rock investigating ‘unusual odor situation’ near sanitary sewer lift station
Read full article: Flat Rock investigating ‘unusual odor situation’ near sanitary sewer lift stationFlat Rock is investigating what the mayor called an “unusual odor situation” in the area of a sanitary sewer lift station.
Flat Rock man accused of killing wife by stabbing her multiple times in the neck charged with murder
Read full article: Flat Rock man accused of killing wife by stabbing her multiple times in the neck charged with murderFlat Rock resident Amos Glen Lowe, 37, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the slaying of his wife Christina Ann Lowe, 30, who also lived in the city.
Flat Rock police: Person of interest in custody after woman found dead in home
Read full article: Flat Rock police: Person of interest in custody after woman found dead in homePolice have taken a person of interest into custody in connection with the murder of a woman who was found dead in her home Tuesday in Flat Rock.
Wayne County accepting walk-ups at all its COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Read full article: Wayne County accepting walk-ups at all its COVID-19 vaccine clinicsThe Wayne County Health Department is adding two new COVID-19 vaccination clinics, one in Belleville and another in Flat Rock. The expansion will increase the County’s weekly capacity to as many as 20,000 administered doses between a total of four vaccine clinics.
More than 50 Woodhaven High School students in quarantine after 3 test positive for COVID
Read full article: More than 50 Woodhaven High School students in quarantine after 3 test positive for COVIDBROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A possible COVID-19 outbreak at Woodhaven High School in Brownstown has put 51 students and one staff member in quarantine. The Woodhaven-Brownstown School District confirmed 3 students tested positive for COVID-19. On Saturday, the state of Michigan reported an increase of 3,338 new COVID-19 cases since Friday -- the highest one-day total reported since the coronavirus pandemic struck earlier this year. RELATED: Tracking coronavirus cases, outbreaks in Michigan schools
Severe thunderstorm warning expires in Wayne County
Read full article: Severe thunderstorm warning expires in Wayne CountyWAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – A severe thunderstorm warning issued for Wayne County expired at 4 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service announced the warning around 2:55 p.m.VIEW: Live weather radarMetro Detroit is under a marginal risk for severe weather on Monday afternoon. Weather officials said a severe thunderstorm was located at 2:54 p.m. over Belleville. Storms were expected to bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Click here for the latest update from the Local 4Casters.
$3,000 reward offered for 12-year-old girls stolen puppy in Flat Rock
Read full article: $3,000 reward offered for 12-year-old girls stolen puppy in Flat RockFLAT ROCK, Mich. Surveillance cameras captured a thief break into a Flat Rock business and steal a Bullmastiff puppy belonging to a 12-year-old girl. For the past three months, Leah Toth has been helping a breeder in Flat Rock with a new litter of puppies. She decided to keep Gus and Cali at her Tire Shop on Telegraph Road in Flat Rock, where she has several pet Bullmastiffs. Shes a part of our family, Toth said. We want her back.The Toth family got back Friday and were supposed to pick up Gus and Cali Saturday.
Kick off summer with tacos and kayaking at this Flat Rock restaurant!
Read full article: Kick off summer with tacos and kayaking at this Flat Rock restaurant!Flat Rock Summer is finally here! So why not head to a place where you can kayak down a river and finish the afternoon off with a feast of authentic street tacos? Yes, such a place exists and it is called Atwater Street Tacos, in Flat Rock. So, make an afternoon of it and get some tacos and then take a peaceful trip down the river! Atwater Street Tacos is located at 26425 Atwater Street in Flat Rock.
Deadly fire investigation underway in Flat Rock
Read full article: Deadly fire investigation underway in Flat RockFLAT ROCK, Mich. Fire investigators are attempting to determine what caused a deadly fire in Flat Rock early this morning. Firefighters were call to the home just before 2 a.m. on Matilda which is in the area of Telegraph and Vreeland. At this time we do not have any information on the individual that was killed. Local 4 has a reporter at the scene gathering more information. Stay with ClickOnDetroit for updates.
Body of missing Downriver boy who disappeared during fishing trip found in Huron River
Read full article: Body of missing Downriver boy who disappeared during fishing trip found in Huron RiverSOUTH ROCKWOOD, Mich. – The body of a 6-year-old boy who was missing after a fishing trip with his father last month was found Friday, police said. A relative who was looking for Jaxon Oaks found a body in the Huron River. The body was identified as Jaxon after authorities pulled him from the water. Jaxon and his father, Justin Oaks, 29, left their home at about 9:45 a.m. on March 29 and launched their boat from the Downriver Marina and Campground in South Rockwood. and Justin Oaks’ body was found April 13 near the moth of Lake Erie
Body of Downriver father missing after fishing trip found; son still missing
Read full article: Body of Downriver father missing after fishing trip found; son still missingSOUTH ROCKWOOD, Mich. – The body of a father from the Downriver area, who went missing during a fishing trip with his son more than two weeks ago, has been discovered. UPDATE: Body of missing Downriver boy who disappeared during fishing trip found in Huron RiverJustin Oaks, 29, and his son, Jaxon, 6, left their home at about 9:45 a.m. on March 29 and launched their boat from the Downriver Marina and Campground in South Rockwood. Members of the Downriver Dive Team assembled and recovered the body from the river. The body was positively identified as Justin Oaks. Jaxon Oaks is still missing and is described as about 4 feet, 5 inches tall.
Search for missing father, son continues after boat pulled from Huron River a week after pair disappeared
Read full article: Search for missing father, son continues after boat pulled from Huron River a week after pair disappearedSOUTH ROCKWOOD, Mich. – Police are searching for a missing father and son after pulling the pair’s boat from the Huron River on Sunday. Flat Rock police, Brownstown police, Rockwood police, volunteers and the Great Lakes Water Recovery removed the boat from the river. A boat belonging to a missing father and son was pulled from the Huron River on April 5, 2020. He was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket. He was last seen wearing a tan vest and blue jeans.
Flat Rock family says trusted neighbor used log to peer through window of teenagers’ bathroom
Read full article: Flat Rock family says trusted neighbor used log to peer through window of teenagers’ bathroomFLAT ROCK, Mich. – A Flat Rock family feels victimized and violated after a trusted neighbor was caught using a log to peer through the window of their teenagers’ bathroom, officials said. Family members said Paul Stabnick lives just down the street in their quiet subdivision. They live right next to Flat Rock Community High School and an elementary school. The father of two teenagers said he noticed a log kept showing up under his children’s bathroom window. He put up a trail camera that captured image after image of Stabnick lurking by the window, climbing up and peering inside the bathroom, according to authorities.
Halloween 2019: Trick-or-treat times in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Halloween 2019: Trick-or-treat times in Metro DetroitHalloween is here and that means your kids are probably itching for candy. Some communities have designated certain time windows for trick-or-treating on Halloween night. There are plenty of communities that have not set times for trick-or-treating, but as a general rule, it seems to run between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. It's also worth noting that the set times are just recommended times. If you don't see your city on the list, they likely don't have a set time, or they haven't announced it yet.
Halloween 2019: Trick-or-treat times in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Halloween 2019: Trick-or-treat times in Metro DetroitHalloween is here and that means your kids are probably itching for candy. Some communities have designated certain time windows for trick-or-treating on Halloween night. There are plenty of communities that have not set times for trick-or-treating, but as a general rule, it seems to run between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. It's also worth noting that the set times are just recommended times. Here are some of the times we found around Southeast Michigan:Wayne CountyBrownstown Township: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.Detroit: There's no set time in the city, but they are hosting many events for kids around the area.
General Election results for Flat Rock Mayor and City Council on Nov. 5, 2019
Read full article: General Election results for Flat Rock Mayor and City Council on Nov. 5, 2019Here's where you can find election results for Flat Rock Mayor and City Council on Nov. 5, 2019. View more 2019 Michigan General Election results here.
Police trying to determine if fake officer stopped Metro Detroit drivers
Read full article: Police trying to determine if fake officer stopped Metro Detroit driversAUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Police are trying to determine if a man impersonating an officer pulled people over in Metro Detroit. The 37-year-old Flat Rock man was pulled over around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday on northbound I-75 near Lapeer Road in Auburn Hills. That's why we're asking for help from the public to contact us," said Auburn Hills Police Lt. Ryan Gagnon. An Auburn Hills officer noticed a loss prevention badge next to the laptop. Anyone who has encountered this man on the road is asked to call Auburn Hills police at 248-370-9460.
You'll want to block off an afternoon to visit this Downriver restaurant!
Read full article: You'll want to block off an afternoon to visit this Downriver restaurant!Many places can boast of having delicious food, but this Flat Rock restaurant pairs their scrumptious street tacos with a side of kayaking down the Huron River. Atwater Street Tacos is exactly as the name implies; they serve up street tacos right on the water. The restaurant is located in the same place an old mill used to be, and they have pictures of the historic Flat Rock mills hung on their walls. So, make an afternoon of it and get some tacos and then take a peaceful trip down the river! Atwater Street Tacos is located at 26425 Atwater Street in Flat Rock.