Their toy drive coordinator was having an issue, and the clock is ticking to get toys to nearby children.

After applying for a grant program, a Metro Detroit woman recently had a new furnace and a hot water heater installed in her home. But days later, crooks stole both as temperatures became frigid.

You can chip in to help children this holiday season by participating in one of our two Toys For Tots toy drives.

Are you busy shopping for Thanksgiving staples this week? We have some good news. The overall price is down.

The holiday shopping season is here and we want you to be safe online.

Spirit Airlines is dealing with a financial mess and is now filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection.

The Detroit Lions are back in the “D” and are already looking forward to Sunday’s contest at Ford Field.

Major road and bridge projects have been completed or are underway but this is Michigan; will the (damn) roads ever be fixed?

Here are some resources for Michigan tenants battling landlords to turn on the heat for the cold weather months.

Here are Hank Winchester's tips for making sure you and your children have a safe Halloween.

A massive meat recall tied to possible Listeria contamination expanded again this week, with products distributed to major stores nationwide, and school districts, including some in Michigan.

Do you ever wonder when you shop how does that particular store use technology to track you, to set prices, to determine shopping patterns?

The single most important thing we like to remind people is you don’t need to answer the door. We often feel like we need to but we don’t.

Nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products distributed nationwide are being recalled for possible listeria contamination.

Here’s how you can help victims of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.

It's a story that even surprised Help Me Hank.

Are you fired up for our Tigers? I know I can’t wait to see them take on The Guardians here at home next week.

Ticket prices are already soaring and you can imagine they will only rise if the Tiger walk away with a win this weekend in Cleveland. Sadly, ticket scammers will be making a move.

Utility pole problems on Detroit’s west side are becoming such a safety concern for one family they no longer feel safe in their yard or parking cars in their driveway.

The spoofing scam has wiped out many Metro Detroit bank accounts and continues to grow.

I will admit I don’t know much about addiction. I have never struggled with it personally. I knew this was a great opportunity to learn.

A Metro Detroit student signed up for a class and then got text messages showing pictures of documents containing her personal information.

Ashlee Baracy was targeted by an aggressive scam, and she wasn’t the only one here at Local 4 News!

Over the weekend, we received several calls about a voter registration scam targeting people around Metro Detroit.

In Detroit, we have hundreds of apartment buildings- hundreds. Maintaining them and keeping them running smoothly and safely is typically a large undertaking.

Detroit is replacing thousands of lead pipes, which is great news! But that might come with a problem that you don’t expect.

The leaders of a Detroit church are confused why their sign permit was denied when the nearby gentlemen's clubs have even larger, brighter signs.

According to McLaren Northern Michigan's Facebook page, the disruption to their information technology and phone systems reported on Tuesday resulted from a criminal cyber attack.

Have you noticed how hard it can be to get a consumer issue solve?

There are recalls due to listeria that Michigan shoppers will need to know about.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/consumer/help-me-hank/2024/07/27/deli-meat-listeria-recall-which-products-are-included/

More than 200,000 pounds of deli meat products are being recalled for possible listeria contamination.

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that some Ram pickups and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs can lose power, shift into park and apply the emergency brake.

Hyundai is recalling about 67,000 vehicles for two separate reasons.

Are you experiencing delays in your trash pickup service in Metro Detroit? Well, you’re certainly not alone.

Are you experiencing delays in your trash pickup service in Metro Detroit? Well, you’re certainly not alone.

BMW of North America is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. because an airbag inflator could possibly explode.

It’s not just an eyesore for communities, it’s piling up, smelling and potentially bringing pests to the area.

Trader Joe's recalls a popular candle due to a larger-than-expected flame.

Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada to fix a software glitch that can disable the rearview cameras.

If you live in Michigan, you are probably quite familiar with the pothole.

About 25,000 cases of apple juice sold in more than a dozen states, including Michigan, are being recalled for elevated levels of inorganic arsenic.

She wants people who are up to no good to know that her team is on high alert.

A public safety alert has been issued for ground beef sold in stores nationwide due to possible E. coli contamination.

Ford is recalling more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a battery detection issue that can result in loss of drive power.

Home Style Foods, Inc., of Hamtramck, has taken a proactive step by initiating a voluntary recall of 43 cases of Kowalski Simply Sides—Jack's Potato Salad. This recall is due to an incorrect label, which has resulted in an undeclared egg allergen in Michigan.

More than eight million laundry detergent packets have been recalled for safety concerns.

The rate hike request comes four months after the utility was approved to increase its rates by $368 million.

The rate hike comes four months after the utility was approved to increase its rates by $368 million.

Stellantis is recalling nearly 318,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans worldwide because the side air bag inflators can explode with too much force and hurl metal fragments at drivers and passengers.

Award-winning author and humanitarian Mitch Albom is home safe in Metro Detroit after a terrifying ordeal in Haiti.

It’s no secret that daycare is shockingly expensive.

More than 60,000 infant swings are being recalled for a suffocation risk.

A Westland woman desperately needs help after receiving an astronomical bill from Superior Ambulance.

The containers -- dumped on Woodingham Drive, near Fenkell Avenue -- weren’t just an eyesore, but a real community concern because they started leaking.

Discover tips and strategies to effectively manage your finances and lower bills during Pay Your Bills Week.

A Metro Detroit woman shared her story with Help Me Hank after she got caught up in a concert ticket scam.

Two aisles in the pharmacy department that get a lot of traffic have Dr. Frank McGeorge teaming up with Help Me Hank for a brand new edition of "Shop with the Doctor."

Over 133,000 pounds of Parkview Turkey Polska Kielbasa have been recalled in the United States due to possible extraneous material contamination.

I was almost scammed into giving away critical, personal information -- here's what happened.

For the second time in as many months, there’s another data breach exposing the information of Corewell Health patients.

More than 300K air fryers sold at major retailers are being recalled due to a possible burn hazard.

Quaker Oats is recalling dozens of granola bar and granola cereal products due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and his fiancé, the model Christen Harper, are helping Metro Detroiters Go 4 It with Thursday's Help Me Hank Toys for Tots Drive with Kroger.

A national cybersecurity breach is impacting more than a million Michiganders.

The threat of AI scams is ever-growing, which is why Help Me Hank teamed up with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to run a test and alert people to how easy it is to get scammed.

We’ve heard from hundreds of people in Metro Detroit dealing with massive, surprise ambulance bills -- so we went straight to the company to get some answers.

When it comes to vitamins and supplements, should you be taking them? Do they work? We're talking with our Dr. Frank McGeorge as we try to help you stay healthy during cold and flu season.

I’m mad. I’m really mad. I’m also very sad for the people of Flint.

If you’ve walked into any pharmacy, you’ve been greeted by an insane choice of combination cold remedies.

If you’ve walked into any pharmacy, you’ve been greeted by an insane choice of combination cold remedies.

Getting a surprise ambulance bill after dealing with a medical emergency can be a very stressful experience.

Scammers are going door to door looking for unsuspecting victims, looking for a quick picture of your utility bill with one fundamental goal in mind.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is well aware of the problem seniors face as scammers target seniors in financial scams.

Delta Airlines has heard the outrage and anger from frequent fliers furious about significant changes to its loyalty programs and Sky Club access.

Nearly 60,000 pounds of ground beef product sold in Michigan and two other states is being recalled for possible E. coli contamination.

The buzz surrounding the Detroit Lions has fans all over the area eager to get their hands on tickets.

Bargain shoppers have been flocking to Temu, where many well-known products are being sold at significant discounts -- but are the inexpensive products junk?

Ford is recalling more than 870,000 F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly.

She was having a problem with an Amazon product, so she called what she thought was customer service but instead got a scammer.

Viewers reached out to Help Me Hank Friday night, upset that illegal dumpers were moving into their neighborhood on Detroit’s east side.

We've seen it happening more and more since the pandemic began, but now some say rental prices are rising so much they may be forced out, which is why a Metro Detroit senior reached out to Help Me Hank worried after her dramatic rate hike.

Important ingredients to look for in the best bug sprays.

Here is a complete list of last week's recalls from the FDA, USDA, and the CPSC.

Here is a complete list of last week's recalls from the FDA, USDA, and the CPSC.

General Motors is recalling more than 668,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because owners may not be able to hook child seats to the anchors.

Here is a complete list of last week's recalls from the FDA, USDA, and the CPSC.

Here is a complete list of last week's recalls from the FDA, USDA, and the CPSC.

A Help Me Hank alert has been issued over a massive security breach that could impact millions of UAW retirees.

Saying no to your adult children, and a Delta high-tech Delta scam that targeted Local 4's Rhonda Walker.

Here is a complete list of last week's recalls from the FDA, USDA, and the CPSC.

Here is a complete list of last week's recalls from the FDA, USDA, and the CPSC.

It’s the time of year when drivers are dodging more potholes around Metro Detroit. But one pothole, in particular, had several people calling Help Me Hank.

Here is a complete list of this week's recalls from the FDA, USDA, and the CPSC.

They were fed up with the flooding, so they reached out to Help Me Hank to get results, as they were desperate to get a significant problem fixed.

A lifelong Detroiter has contacted Help Me Hank after contractors damaged her home during a demolition next door.

Here are the recalls you should know about from the week of March 27, 2023.

Here are the recalls you should know about from the week of March 27, 2023.

What he found was hidden under debris, is over 50 years old, and should be with the family of a World War I vet.

Here are the recalls you should know about from the week of March 20, 2023.