Our newest quiz for WDIV Insiders tests your knowledge -- and memory -- of some of the biggest news stories of 2023 in Metro Detroit.

Our newest quiz for WDIV Insiders tests your knowledge -- and memory -- of some of the biggest news stories of 2022 in Metro Detroit.

A former Macomb County priest was sentenced to 15 years of prison after being convicted of sex abuse.

Michigan General Dana Nessel announced Monday that a former Macomb County priest is facing more than a decade in prison after being convicted of sexual abuse.

For 49 years, Our Town America has been connecting new movers with local businesses. This year a Metro Detroit woman won $3,000 from the organization and plans to give the cash back to those in need.

Our newest quiz for WDIV Insiders tests your knowledge -- and memory -- of some of the biggest news stories of 2021 in Metro Detroit.

Anyone who has seen Mikeal Henton or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5940 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-Speak-Up.

Anyone who has seen Elmalike Martin or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5940 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-Speak-Up.

Wendy Langley whose vulnerable father with dementia was targeted at a family yard sale spent most of the day sitting in the same spot during the event.

“I would’ve felt I’d see my life flashing before my eyes,” said Candy Kreger who lives in the Warren based area where a woman was allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend on Tuesday.

Anyone who has seen Benjamin Nelson or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5840 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-Speak-Up.

It starts with a knock on the door and right now many are getting more knocks than ever.

As you will see the demand is high because we are approaching a significant date and many may have been procrastinating. The demand is so high for appointments at the SOS that some people are selling their appointment times on the Facebook Marketplace. Avoid paying for an appointment because getting one is not as hard as it seems. To make an appointment visit the SOS website by clicking here. If you are concerned about getting an appointment remember there are thousands of next day appointments available online every single day, there are 130 branch offices, website options and self-service stations.

It’s coming in the form of a community funded neighborhood grocery store right in the heart of Detroit’s Jefferson and Chalmers neighborhood. Many are excited about the neighborhood grocery store right on Manistique. “This is the upcoming neighborhood grocery. Wright is the owner of the upcoming grocery store. The checkout counter, we’re going to rebuild the checkout counter here,” said Wright.

Police say the driver stayed at the scene of the Southfield pedestrian crash and alcohol was not a contributing factor. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A 54-year-old Fraser man was killed in a Southfield pedestrian crash that happened around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The victim was crossing 9 Mile Road and Providence Drive when a driver struck him. Police say the driver stayed at the scene of the crash and that alcohol was not a contributing factor. As of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday 9 Mile Road was closed from Providence Drive to Greenfield Road.

According to authorities, a teenager had been shot and the suspected shooter has been barricaded inside a home on 14 Mile Road, near Main Street and Washington Avenue. Police have surrounded the home and have been trying to talk the suspected shooter out. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Clear, cool, lovely Sunday eveningLike this morning, we will be able to see more neighbors of our solar system. The red planet Mars and the outer planet Uranus will be very visible in the western sky. Binoculars will be needed to see Uranus, which will be close to the horizon.

A young boy riding a four-wheeler was killed Saturday, March 20, 2021 when a car crashed into him in Detroit. A child riding a four-wheeler on Detroit’s east side was struck by a car and killed Saturday. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Clear and cool Saturday eveningSaturday evening will be clear and cool. Temperatures fall back to around 50°F before sunset. Then temperatures fall to the 40s after dinner time.

Friends and family members gathered Sunday to honor Hillarie Galazka, a 29-year-old mother who lost her life protecting her sons. Woodhaven Nails & Spa held held a fundraiser Sunday for Galazka’s three children. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Enjoying fair skies Sunday eveningSunday evening will have fair skies and it will be chilly. Temperatures fall to the low 40s just before sunset, which is nearly an hour later than yesterday’s thanks to daylight saving time. Temps fall to the 30s by midnight and even lower afterward.

Michiganders are preparing to “spring forward” one hour this weekend with yet another daylight saving time day upon us -- but new legislation could end that practice in the state once and for all. In recent years, some states have moved to end the usage of daylight saving time -- and now Michigan can be added to that list. AdWATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Fair skies ahead of Daylight Saving TimeSaturday evening will be clear and chilly. We move our clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night for the start of Daylight Saving Time. Overnight lows will be in the upper 20s and low 30s.

The DPSCD said there are not enough teachers who are willing to go back into classrooms to meet the demand. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Warmer, sunny week aheadSunday evening will be fair and chilly. Overnight lows will be in the middle and upper 20s. The week ahead kicks off with sunshine and warmer temperatures on Monday and Tuesday. 4 Fast FactsSaturday, March 6, 2021 --

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2020, file photo, Juan Avellan, center, and others wear masks while working out in an indoor class at a Hit Fit SF gym amid the coronavirus outbreak in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)The Livingston County Health Department on Saturday announced that a resident has tested positive for the COVID-19 variant known as B117, which experts say is 50 percent more transmissible than the dominant virus strain in the U.S. The county also listed two potential exposure sites connected with the case, and is asking individuals to monitor themselves for symptoms and to isolate immediately if symptoms arise. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Mainly clear, chilly Saturday eveningSaturday evening will be fair and chilly. Saturday night will be clear and very cold.

Currently, indoor dining, including bars has a 10 p.m. curfew due to state COVID-19 restrictions. Berman said having the extension ready and waiting for businesses is important to help them financially recover from the pandemic because there’s a market for late night alcohol sales. AdWATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Final round of scattered rain falls Sunday eveningLower temperatures are on the way with a line of rain showers ahead of it. Sunday evening will have temperatures fall from the 50s to the 40s, with scattered rain migrating across all of southeast Michigan. 4 Fast FactsSaturday, Feb. 27, 2021 --

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2021, file photo, a man receives a COVID-19 vaccine at the Martin Luther King Senior Center in North Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Cooling off, fair skies Saturday eveningSaturday evening will be chilly and partly cloudy. Saturday night will be partly cloudy and chilly. Ad4 Fast FactsFriday, Feb. 26, 2021 --

DETROIT – The city of Detroit is taking major steps to get seniors in the city vaccinated. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Wednesday an expansion of the city’s “Good Neighbor” program to make it easier to get vaccinated with an incentive to help others. Anyone who is 55-years or older who drives a Detroit senior citizen to get vaccinated can get vaccinated too -- regardless of where they live. Active members of the clergy who live or work in Detroit and whose ministry brings them into face-to-face contact with congregation members. Detroit residents 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities, caregivers of those residents and home healthcare providers if they travel in the same vehicle during the appointment.

View of Detroit from the Windsor Skycam on Feb. 21, 2021 at 7:19 p.m.Finding food became much harder on Detroit neighborhood. Harper Food Center, located near the intersection of Harper Avenue and Newport Street, was completely destroyed in a fire Saturday night. It was a place where the community could come together for fresh food and see their neighbors. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Snow arriving late-Sunday, slippery Monday morningA light southeasterly wind have temperatures rise from the upper 20s to the low 30s, Sunday evening. Ad4 Fast FactsSaturday, Feb. 20, 2021 --

Wayne County announced it will open several vaccination clinics for residents 65 and older. According to county executive Warren Evans, the vaccination clinics will begin Feb. 23. “I’m pleased Wayne County is now in a position to begin vaccinating seniors,” Evans said. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Quickly getting colder Saturday eveningSaturday evening will be partly cloudy and cold. Under fair to partly cloudy skies, temperatures plummet to the single digits.

DETROIT – Haith and Henry Johnson started Le’Host Hair in their basement and after years of hard work, they now have their products on the shelves of major stores. Le’Host products caught the eye of Walmart executives and the products now are on the shelves of the world’s largest retail store. She took the products she had been developing and selling at her brick-and-mortar store to Walmart, where she won a pitch contest to get her natural-hair and wig friendly products into stores. AdLe’Host products are currently in about 200 Walmart stores, but they’ve been flying off the shelves. Read more: Local and national business headlinesMore information on Le’Host Hair & Wigs can be found on its official website here.

Captured on video, Michigan Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey said he believed the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which left five people dead, was a hoax that wasn’t carried out by Donald Trump’s supporters. Shirkey issued a statement five days after the initial video came to light, saying he regretted the words he chose and apologized for his “insensitive comments.” Then, the next day on the Michigan Senate floor, Shirkey told Lt. Gov. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: 2 waves of snowfall to hit by TuesdayThe storm that is bringing snow and ice as far south as southern Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi will become a big snow storm for southern Michigan on Monday. Two waves of snow will arrive, with lighter snow on Sunday and heavier snow late on Monday. ❄️ Tracking snow in Michigan: View the live weather radar4 Fast FactsSaturday, Feb. 13, 2021 --

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. Trump is en route to his Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Snow winds down Saturday, starts again SundaySnow continues to fall Saturday evening, especially in Detroit, northern Washtenaw County and throughout areas north of Eight Mile Road. Sunday will have some sunshine, but will remain much colder than average with a snowflake here and there. 4 Fast FactsFriday, Feb. 12, 2021 --

The year 2020 was hard, but GM left the year with impressive earnings, beating Wall Street expectations. GM made nearly $4 billion in the last quarter of 2020 and $10 billion for the entire year. Ad“It’s been absolutely remarkable how the auto industry has rebounded and how well GM has done through this,” Krebs said. READ: GM 2020 profit drops, but it makes $6.43B despite pandemicThough things looked bleak in Spring 2020, in looking at the numbers, Krebs said GM couldn’t have timed its product roll outs any better. “Everybody’s buying SUV’s and trucks and guess what, GM introduced a whole family of full size SUV’s,” Krebs said.

DETROIT – GM’s strong-fourth quarter profit could mean good news for the automaker’s employees. 2020 was a hard year, but GM left the year with impressive earnings, beating Wall Street expectations. READ: GM 2020 profit drops, but it makes $6.43B despite pandemicThe automaker made $9.7 billion for the year -- $3.7 in the fourth quarter. AdIn 2018, UAW members received $10,750. The coronavirus pandemic shut down GM production for a few months, which is why Autotrader analyst and Cox Automotive automotive relations director Michelle Krebs is so impresses with what the company has accomplished.

Two Metro Detroit doctors are among the 7,500 vaccinated health care workers attending the 55th Super Bowl in Tampa, Florida. The NFL, touched by their story, sent them tickets to the game Sunday. 🏈 Super Bowl Sunday: A look at the commercials of Super Bowl LVWATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Dangerously cold temps Sunday; more snow Monday 🌡Sunday evening will be partly cloudy with temperatures near 10 degrees or lower. The thermometer falls to the low single digits and below zero in some places overnight Sunday. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy.

A snow plow clears the road of snow December 9, 2005 near Lincoln, Massachusetts. The fast moving storm, shut down some schools and snarled traffic on its way to dumping up to seven inches of snow across the Northeast. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Snowfall to start near midnight SaturdayWe remain in winter’s icy grip Saturday evening and overnight. Most, if not all, of the new snow will fall overnight while many Detroiters are sleeping. ❄️ Live weather radar: Track snow in Michigan4 Fast FactsFriday, Feb. 5, 2021 --

A look at the Detroit riverfront from Windsor, Ontario on Jan. 31, 2021 at 6:43 p.m. The weather did not stop a search party in Oakland County from looking for a missing man. Friends and family members of Creg Lyles, 33, walked through Pontiac and Waterford Township neighborhoods Sunday trying to find him. Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterford Township Department at 248-618-6041. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Lakeshore Flood Advisory and snow showers Sunday evening, overnightWith an east-northeasterly wind and the storm system still being overhead, scattered snow showers will affect more of the Motor City and the region.

A look at the Detroit riverfront from Windsor, Ontario on Jan. 30, 2021 at 7:18 p.m.Parents and student athletes rallied in Lansing Saturday to urge state officials to resume winter sports sooner than the Feb. 21 deadline. While there is still uncertainty of when the country will return to normal, one thing is clear from the hundreds that protested outside of the state capitol -- these parents aren’t backing down. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Winter storm could bring up to 5 inches of snow to Metro DetroitSnow will develop around midnight Saturday along the southern Michigan, and will spread northward during the night. It appears that the heaviest snowfall rates will develop south of I-94, with the bulk of the accumulation occurring later in the overnight period through Sunday morning. Ad4 Fast FactsSaturday, Jan. 29, 2021 --

A man riding a snowmobile on a frozen Oakland County lake died Sunday afternoon when his vehicle crashed through the ice. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team and Commerce Township Ice and Water Rescue were able to pull the 26-year-old Wixom man from the lake, but only after he had been underwater for quite some time. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: How much snow to expect MondayWe have a fresh blanket of fluffy snow over Detroit and southeast Michigan Sunday evening. Scattered flurries will continue Sunday evening with cold temperatures in the upper 20s. Snow showers become heavier and more widespread Monday night and early Tuesday morning.

All rights reserved)FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)The Matthew Stafford era could be coming to an end in Detroit. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Cold, cloudy Saturday evening gives way to snowy SundaySaturday evening will be very cold under fair to partly cloudy skies. Overnight lows will be in the teens and low 20s. 4 Fast FactsFriday, Jan. 22, 2021 --

At its busiest, close to two dozen armed protesters gathered, but they were significantly outnumbered by law enforcement. Lansing Mayor Andy Schor said there was no violence and no arrests were made. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Still slippery with flurries, snow showers Sunday eveningSnow showers continue Sunday evening. So far, a trace to a half-inch of snow has fallen Sunday. Another trace to half-inch is possible overnight.

Microbiologist Marielle Bedotto-Buffet prepares samples at the University Hospital Institute for Infectious Diseases in Marseille, southern France, Wednesday Jan. 13, 2021, to study the highly contagious COVID-19 variant that has been discovered in the UK. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)Officials with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced Saturday, Jan. 16 that an adult female living in Washtenaw County has contracted a new COVID-19 variant, known as B.1.1.7. Officials say she recently traveled to the United Kingdom, where the variant was first identified. The case of the virus variant announced Saturday is the only known case of the variant in Michigan, but officials say it is likely that there are more cases that have not yet been identified. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: A few flakes Saturday, more snow expected SundaySaturday evening will be cloudy and colder.

A doctor prepares to administer a vaccine injection to Claudia Scott-Mighty, a patient care director at NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Bronxville, N.Y. Michigan will move into the next phase of vaccinations Monday, which includes teachers, first responders, childcare providers and residents 65 years of age and older. Eligible essential workers, teachers and childcare workers will be notified by their employers about vaccine clinic dates and locations, Gov. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Chilly Sunday evening under mostly cloudy skiesSunday evening will be mostly cloudy and chilly. So, as the temperatures get closer to the dew point temperatures by dawn, frost and patchy fog will form.

DETROIT – In Sunday’s episode of Tech Time cybersecurity experts offer advice on how to keep yourself safe in the digital world as 2021 begins. You can watch the entire segment in the video player above. Watch: More Tech Time segments

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. The lawmakers plan to formally introduced the proposal Monday, with a vote possible by Wednesday. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Fair skies as 3 planets align Saturday eveningSaturday evening will be fair and colder. The trio of planets will be visible in the south-southwest sky at dinner time. 4 Fast FactsFriday, Jan. 8, 2021 --

The Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles merger is at the center of the contention. Walter Chrysler founded his famed auto company in 1924. His name has stuck around through the Daimler merger and the Fiat takeover, but this new world without Chrysler bothers his great grandson, Frank Rhodes. Rhodes is also upset about the possibility the Chrysler brand itself is in jeopardy. “It’s down to two vehicles now and one is a very old Sedan and Sedans aren’t selling, so the future of the Chrysler brand may be questionable,” said Krebs.

U.S. President Donald Trump walks to the Oval Office while arriving back at the White House on December 31, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)President Donald Trump badgered and pleaded with Georgia’s election chief to overturn Joe Biden’s win in the state, suggesting in a telephone call that the official “find” enough votes to hand Trump the victory. I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have. Because we won the state.”Read the full story here, or you can follow live updates here. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Cloudy, cold, slippery Sunday eveningSunday evening will be cloudy and chilly.

Emergency crews are investigating after a plane crashed into a Lyon Township home on January, 2, 2021. Officials are investigating after a small plane crashed into a Lyon Township home on Saturday, killing three people. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said the three people who died in the crash are believed to be the pilot and occupants of the plane. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Freezing Saturday evening gives way to snowfall SundaySaturday evening will be cloudy and colder. Sunday will be cloudy with light snow, especially in the morning and midday.

INKSTER, Mich. – A dangerous chain of events played out Sunday across several cities in Wayne County. Officers from several police departments, including Michigan State Police, are involved in the investigation. The Dodge escaped westbound on Michigan Avenue, where they were pursued by Wayne police officers. Police said Wayne officers were shot at during the pursuit, which was taken over by Michigan State Police once the suspects reached I-94. Police are looking for suspected gunmen who reportedly tried to run Inkster police officers over before a pursuit across Wayne County on Dec. 27, 2020.

US President Donald Trump raises his fist as he makes his way to board Air Force One before departing from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on September 1, 2020, heading to Kenosha, Wisconsin to meet with law enforcement officials and to survey damage following civil unrest in the city. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Twitter early Sunday morning -- and she was not having it. When Trump tweeted that he disapproved of Nessel’s move to sanction the GOP attorneys who pushed falsehoods in court amid election lawsuits, Nessel responded saying it’s “time to stop obsessing about those women from Michigan. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Several storms approaching ahead of new yearRain will rapidly increase in coverage across Metro Detroit Sunday, with temperatures boosting to near 40 degrees by late evening. South winds at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph or above will bring in that warmth.

Margarita Hernandez, who tested positive for the coronavirus, waits in a tent to see a doctor for her allergic reaction to medication at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in the Mission Hills section of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Michigan-native Dr. Susan Moore, 52, went viral in early December when she recounted racist medial care that she received, documenting her struggle with one Indiana hospital and one doctor in particular. Now the hospital is promising to review Moore’s treatment after the University of Michigan graduate died from COVID-19 just days before Christmas. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Tracking the last 2 storms of 2020Saturday night skies will partially clear temporarily. Lows will be around 20 degrees, but perhaps a few degrees cooler if we get more clearing than expected.

Michigan officials loosened COVID-19 restrictions for several indoor venues on Dec. 18, including casinos, bowling alleys and movie theaters -- but indoor dining at restaurants is still not allowed. Despite only being allowed to offer carryout services, one Lake Orion restaurant is defying Michigan’s restrictions and has resumed its indoor dining services. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Temps near or below freezing Sunday eveningSunday night will be mostly cloudy and colder. Winter officially begins with the winter solstice at 5:02 a.m. on Monday. 4 Fast FactsSaturday, Dec. 19, 2020 --

Police are searching for an 18-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of two women Friday on Detroit’s east side. Police said the victims -- 21-year-old Shaniya Todd and 18-year-old Shakiya Todd -- were sisters and were killed when a fight turned into a shooting. They said they’re upset and confused, but hopeful that the information police released on the suspect could lead to an arrest. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Slippery Saturday evening, but less slippery overnightSaturday evening will have chilly rain and snow showers in Detroit and other areas south of Eight Mile Road. It will be chilly with temperatures in the middle 30s.

DETROIT – On Saturday, the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) issued a statement on a 30 inch transmission main break. The 30-inch water transmission main is located on Marquette Street just south of Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. Although water service has not been interrupted the issue caused flooding in the area, according to the GLWA. While this incident has not impacted water service, there has been significant flooding in the impacted area, which runs from Marquette Street on the West to Harding Street on East, Jefferson on the North to Freud Street on the South. GLWA will work with residents in the impacted area to address the damage caused by the water main break,” read the statement released by the GLWA.

ROYAL OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are investigating a Dollar Tree store armed robbery that took place on Friday at around 9 p.m. in Royal Oak Charter Township. According to witnesses, a black man wearing a hoodie and face mask was in the store making cash purchases before the robbery. The robber returned after all the customers left. He pulled out a gun and threatened to shoot two employees for money from the register. Police say the robber left the store on foot and no one was injured.

DETROIT – Dick Kernen, an influential voice in Metro Detroit media, died Friday at the age of 82. Kernen, a Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee, helped shape broadcast through his work with CBS Sports Radio 1270 when it was known as WXYZ-AM, WRIF 101.1 and his work with the Specs Howard School of Media Arts. Kernen is estimated to have helped shape the lives of thousands of broadcast workers across the state, including many at WDIV, Local 4. ”I couldn’t have invented a better job.”At the time of his death, Kernen was the Vice President of Industry Relations at Specs Howard School. Specs Howard, the founder of the Specs Howard School of Media Arts, released the following statement:

Seasons Hospice in Metro Detroit went above and beyond the call of duty to grant a young father’s wish. Scott LaPointe is a 42-year-old father with Lou Gehrig’s disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He’s in home hospice care because his body is failing him, but he won’t fail his 11-year-old son, Alex. She mentioned her search to LaPointe’s music therapist with Seasons Hospice and she managed to track down a copy. Seasons Hospice Foundation, which grants wish fulfillment, had a link with the publisher and a week later, therapist Jennifer Fromius handed LaPointe what he wanted to leave his son.

All rights reserved)DETROIT – The eyes of the nation are on Portage, a city on Michigan’s west side in Kalamazoo County, just west of Battle Creek. The monumental effort to create a COVID-19 vaccine came together Sunday as the first batches were shipped nationwide. It is the biggest vaccination effort in American history. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Getting colder under cloudy skies, Sunday eveningWe keep a fair amount of clouds around Sunday evening as it gets colder. Overnight lows will be in the low 20s and wind chills in the teens anytime wind speed reaches 5 mph or greater.

After her son Wyatt nearly lost his life to child abuse, Hammel started campaigning for a child abuse registry. It's been years of effort, but on Thursday the Michigan Senate passed legislation to create the registry. Hammel said she tried to investigate the background of the abuser, who had previous convictions of child abuse. All we’re trying to do is to make this information easy for parents.”Hammel is not alone in campaigning for a child abuse registry. In 2017, Indiana’s child abuse registry went online under Kirk’s Law after the death of 19-month-old Kirk Coleman.

DETROIT – In a rare weekend press conference, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -- who is responsible for authorizing widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine on Friday -- discussed some of people’s biggest concerns about the vaccine. Following a rapid development and review process, many people still have questions about who is safe to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Touching on topics of allergic reactions, age and pregnant and breastfeeding women, FDA officials say they are confident in the safety of the vaccine, but encourage some individuals to consult with their physician before receiving the shots. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Going from mild to chilly, Saturday eveningAfter highs in the 50s, temperatures plummet through Saturday night. It will be mostly cloudy and colder, with overnight lows in the low 30s.

GIBRALTER, Mich. – A Gibraltar family is working to recover after its Neely Street home burned to the ground Monday night. Now the family has lost everything with the exception of the clothes on their backs. Investigators have yet to get to the bottom of what sparked the flames, but it appears the fire originated in the garage. Now the family has to go through the rebuilding process with very little to work with. HOW TO HELPAn online fundraiser has been created to help the family.

DETROIT – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says armed protesters were gathered outside of her Detroit home over the weekend. “By standing armed outside the home where she raises her child, these individuals do not threaten her,” said a spokesperson Sunday on behalf of Benson. “They threaten to silence all voters across this state.”WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Mostly cloudy, chilly Sunday eveningSkies will be overcast, but it remains dry with no snowflakes or slippery weather in sight. Sunday night will be partly cloudy and cold. 4 Fast FactsSaturday, Dec. 5, 2020 --

DETROIT – Coronavirus hospitalizations have been steadily increasing in Michigan since October, and hospitals are feeling stretched thin. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Below-average temps with even lower wind chills Saturday eveningSaturday evening will be partly cloudy and cold. Temperatures will be in the low 30s, then the upper 20s. Wind chills will be in the teens. 4 Fast FactsFriday, Dec. 4, 2020 --

DETROIT – Between the pandemic and holiday season, people are relying on home deliveries more than ever. A pair of Detroit entrepreneurs aims to change the industry, taking it from a corporate concept to a more personalized service. Dinessa and Wilbur Hughes III believe the future of retail and running errands will involve smaller, more individualized delivery services. The family-owned business wanted to expand and, with so many relying on home deliveries, they decided to rebrand their trucks and offer a new service. Do what you can do.”More information on Zoom 2Day can be found on its official website, its official Facebook page or by phone at 248-855-8600.

DETROIT – After a long afternoon of public comment and deliberation the Michigan Board of State Canvassers voted to certify the November election results. Details: Michigan Board of State Canvassers certifies Nov. 3 General Election resultsThe Board of State Canvassers, which has two Republicans and two Democrats, confirmed the results on a 3-0 vote with one abstention. “I commend the three members of the State Board of Canvassers who voted to follow the law and certify the 2020 election results today. President-elect Biden won the State of Michigan by more than 154,000 votes, and he will be our next president on January 20th. Today Cox issued a statement reiterating her remarks before the election results were officially certified.

TROY, Mich. – Two dogs that were stolen Wednesday from a vehicle in Troy have been returned to their owners. The Pomeranians were purchased by a seller at a gas station and turned over to the Warren Police Department. The dogs -- named Gucci and Chanel -- were reported stolen from the car parked at the curbside pickup of Michaels on John R and 14 Mile roads. You can watch the original report in the video below. View more: Oakland County news

ROMULUS, Mich. – An endangered missing advisory has been issued for 15-year-old Cecil Bernard Greene who was last seen at his home on Seminole Court. Police did not release information on exactly when Greene disappeared. He is described as Black, 5 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call the Romulus Police Department at 734-941-8400. Read more: Missing in Michigan reports

DETROIT – Police are looking for Charmaignette Vanzant, a 29-year-old woman last seen early Friday morning. According to authorities, Vanzant was last seen at about 1 a.m. at her residence in the 16000 block of Log Cabin Street, just west of the intersection of Puritan Avenue and Rosa Parks Boulevard. Vanzant is described as being 5 feet tall and weighing about 120 pounds. Anyone who has seen Charmaignette Vanzant or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. MORE: Missing in Michigan -- missing persons reports

DETROIT – This weekend’s segment of All 4 Pets featured information on how to protect pets from heart disease. You can watch the entire segment in the video player above. Watch more: All 4 Pets segments

DETROIT – Two people were shot on southbound M-10 and Linwood Saturday around 2:40 a.m. after attending a Detroit party, police say. When officers arrived to the area after a traffic crash was reported they found a vehicle with several bullet holes. Police later discovered both the victims had checked into Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. According to police after the party the two victims were driving in the area when an unknown car pulled up and someone inside started shooting at them. The victims lost control of their vehicle and struck the wall.

ROSEVILLE, Mich. – A 17-year old who was shot in the head in Roseville back in September is recovering. Owens was shot in the head inside a home on Ivanhoe Street. Nineteen-year old Donovan Anthony Harbus has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, which is a five-year felony, and careless discharge of a firearm causing injury after he accidentally shot Owens during a small gathering. READ: Shooting of 17-year-old struck in head during Roseville gathering appears to be accidental, police sayREAD: Roseville neighbor rushes to help after 17-year-old accidentally shot in headREAD: Teen charged in alleged accidental shooting of 17-year-old boy in head at Roseville homeOwens is in Grand Rapids recovering with his mom by his side. He has a positive attitude.”Bobbitt said she’s not angry at the person who shot her son.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – A couple was arrested by Farmington Hills police Wednesday, accused of breaking into about 30 businesses across Metro Detroit. The man and woman have children together and police said they brought the children with them in their car while they committed crimes. The officer knew there were people breaking into multiple businesses, night after night, and he stopped the car. Police said a hammer was found inside the car and the couple admitted they had been spending nights driving with their children, breaking into businesses and grabbing about $100 each time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department at 248-871-2610.

Here is a look at what it means and doesn’t mean for the possibility of a vaccine in the near future. Today’s announcement came from the independent data monitoring committee that’s tasked with periodically evaluating data on the joint Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine. The news the vaccine has a 90 percent efficacy meaning those who had two doses of the Pfizer vaccine three weeks apart had 90 percent fewer cases of symptomatic COVID-19 compared to individuals who received the placebo far better than the 50 percent minimum the FDA set. The joint Pfizer BioNTech vaccine trial has so far enrolled over 43,000 participants from around the world representing diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Pfizer still has to wait before it can apply for an emergency use authorization until a safety analysis can be done.

TAYLOR, Mich. – Taylor police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl named Gloria Maria Alvarado. The teen was last seen inside her home bedroom on Filmore Street in Taylor at around 9:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Update Jan. 14: Teen missing since November found safe, Taylor police sayPolice say the teen’s cell phone was left behind. Family members believe she might have disappeared wearing white and pink Air Jordan sneakers. Alvarado is described as 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 168 pounds.

Many businesses are struggling because of the coronavirus epidemic -- and restaurants and bars have been hit especially hard. One bright spot for the industry has been outdoor dining, but with winter around the corner, restaurant owners are wondering how long they can keep going. "The winter is going to be tough.”An estimated 100,000 restaurants have closed and not all of them will reopen. “A lot of restaurants have used outdoor dining or expanded outdoor dining as a small lifeline to allow them to keep their doors open,” Kennedy said. The group is pushing lawmakers to approve tax credits for restaurants to help improve the safety of indoor dining.

TROY, Mich. – Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened at 1:40 a.m. on Sunday in the 100 block of Scottsdale in Troy. At least nine bullet holes were found at the targeted home. No one was injured in the shooting, according to police. Police believe one of the residents of the home was targeted and the event was not random. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 248-524-3477.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Geoffrey Fieger announced Thursday he was filed a $50 million lawsuit against Southfield EMS Paramedics for declaring 20-year-old Timesha Beauchamp dead. Fieger said the incident left Beauchamp without oxygen for hours and that she was only discovered to still be alive when a funeral home worker opened the body bag to prepare her for embalming. All the telemetry evidence shows that Timesha was alive when EMS declared her dead. As a result of being declared dead, she was left without oxygen for four hours, suffering severe hypoxic brain damage," Fieger said. It is likely that a State complaint will also be filed in the near future.

There’s a sense of pride when you buy something new and there’s a greater sense of loss when it’s stolen.”Members of the community joined officers with the Southgate Police to look out for a stolen band trailer this weekend. The Southgate Anderson Titans band is a local point of pride. asked Southgate Anderson Band Booster President Martha Hancock. "They’ve been through enough already with the virus, they’ve had their entire season taken away. The district said it will likely take a few years to fundraise enough money to get a new one if the stolen trailer is not returned.

WARREN, Mich. – A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a hate crime investigation in Warren. It was exactly at 6:06 p.m. Tuesday when Eddie and Candace Hall heard about an arrest in their case. I ran in the house and I really caught the end of the news clip, so we were excited,” said Candace Hall. Some people came by and prayed with us,” said Eddie Hall. We can’t hurt each other for our beliefs,” Candace Hall said.

OXFORD, Mich. – As movie theaters prepare to reopen on Oct. 9 following closures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Oxford 7 theater is reopening its doors after it shut down permanently in March. With the pandemic and previous owners filing for bankruptcy, it was uncertain if the theater would come back. “Everybody thought it was going to be closed forever,” said Oxford 7 general manager Jay Z. Douglas. “I did not know how important this theater truly was to the community until I announced that it was reopening." You can watch Tim Pamplin’s full story in the video above.

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – Tom Hayes said he picked up his pizza and was driving home in Rochester Hills when he saw three men walking down Milton Street. You know where the white (explicit) are at.’”Hayes does have blue lights on his home to show support for law enforcement. As they tried to take the suspect into custody, he took off running and deputies used a taser on him. The suspect is a 24-year-old man with prior convictions for aggravated assault with a weapon and drug offenses out of Florida. All of those things are playing in and we’re seeing a greater escalation of violence but that kind of escalation is never the answer," Bouchard said.

ROSEVILLE, Mich. – A 17-year-old is in critical condition after being shot in the head at a home in Roseville on Saturday night. Neighbor Edward Roberts said his daughter ran inside their home, yelling that someone got shot. Police said one of the guns accidentally went off, shooting the 17-year-old in the head. Real big puddle of blood and then another thicker-colored blood and the gun was right behind his head,” Roberts said. You pull out your gun, you shoot, people die.”Police said the 20-year-old who shot the gun is in police custody.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – New information from police records received through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) showed that Southfield paramedics tried to revive 20-year-old Timesha Beauchamp for 30 minutes but with no luck. Paramedics told the investigating officer they had done CPR on Beauchamp for 30 minutes but that she was deceased. While Southfield police, fire and emergency personnel were all there, family told the officer they believed Beauchamp had a heartbeat. Funeral home staff said they had been advised by emergency personnel that they would continue to see her chest move for another hour. That’s when the funeral home called 911 and Detroit emergency personnel was dispatched.

LINCOLN PARK, Mich. – When a pit bull in a Lincoln Park neighborhood was on the loose on Sept. 13, Tony Burgess' son and his friend ran into the house. Burgess then went outside to locate his 12-year-old daughter Emma. “My only instinct was to keep punching the dog until he let go,” Burgess said. I won’t let them come out. Burgess said the dog was taken by Lincoln Park Animal Control and quarantined for days.

DETROIT – Autumn is here and that means -- among other things -- winter is coming. The coming colder temperatures could be tough on local restaurants who have relied on outdoor patio seating to survive the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. “That was the right at the beginning of the recession,” said owner Greg Mudge. Just down Porter Street, at Batch Brewing Company, they’re also adapting by transforming their parking lot into an outdoor biergarten. We’re going to put a couple of tube heaters underneath it and then we’re going to particularly enclose it,” Roginson said.

NOVI, Mich. – The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will be making a stop in Metro Detroit on Saturday during its 2020 East Coast Tour. The tour will stop at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi. In addition, a pink Barbie pop-up truck will also stop at the mall, offering 90s-themed apparel and accessories. The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will include new collectibles such as a Hello Kitty Cafe Cookie plush toy and sprinkle mugs. The Barbie truck, as part of its Totally Throwback Tour, will include denim jackets, t-shirts and Polaroid cameras in limited quantities.

DETROIT – A 67-year-old man who had been missing since Aug. 5 has been found safe. Fabian Doss' daughter had told police she usually speaks to him a few times a month. She had not spoken to her father since around Aug. 5. On Thursday, Detroit police said he has been located. READ MORE: Missing in Michigan reports

TAYLOR, Mich. – Taylor police are seeking the public’s help in finding a man in connection to a shooting at the Century Square Apartments in the area of Northline and Racho roads. Police said Mark Anthony Lane III, 20, allegedly wounded his 21-year-old girlfriend during an exchange gunfire with another man. Lane left the scene in a 2013 Dodge Challenger and is considered armed and dangerous. Police said the vehicle Lane was driving has the license plate No. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Andrew Snavely at 734-287-6611 ext.

Police say a 30-year-old man in a black Dodge Charger allegedly fired shots at several people who were selling food in the area. The shooter fled the scene afterward. When officers responded to the scene to investigate the shooter returned and allegedly started firing shots at officers and others who were present. He fled the scene, which led to a police chase. During the police chase the shooter hit two vehicles before getting out of his car and running away on foot.

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. LAnse Creuse Public School officials are facing some backlash from the teachers union on their back-to-school plan. The teachers union believes the district has used unfair tactics to force teachers back into the classroom. The district is the fourth largest in Macomb County, with more than 10,000 students and more than 570 teachers. So much so that while there is a virtual option for students, from a third party online school service, there was no virtual option for teachers. The teachers union said they are angry and feel like their arms are being twisted to return to the classroom.

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – An elderly woman crashed into a Gumbo’s Restaurant on Friday, according to the Macomb County’s Sheriff’s Office. Officials said the woman stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake, hitting a parking meter and tree before crashing into the restaurant. No injuries were reported.

DETROIT – First Independence Bank, founded in May of 1970, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. And a lot of community activists, business leaders, got together and went through the process of getting a bank charter and formed First Independence Bank,” said Dimitrius Hutcherson, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Technology Officer at First Independence Bank. “We initially were targeting and wanted to be here to service, African American, African Americans and African American home business owners, but the bank grew and evolved. We are a full service bank with products to serve all of the Metro Detroit community,” he added. They want to see our bank in the community, and they want to do business with us.

WESTLAND, Mich. – The mandatory boil water advisory issued by the Great Lakes Water Authority for a portion of the city of Westland (Cherry Hill to Michigan Avenue and Henry Ruff to Venoy) has been lifted. Testing has confirmed that the water is safe to consume and meets all Safe Drinking Water Act regulations. Original Story: Portion of Westland remains under boil water advisoryGLWA took the precautionary measure of issuing the mandatory boil water advisory on Thursday evening due to the loss of pressure in the water distribution system caused by an error made by the GLWA field service crews during pressure reducing valve replacement maintenance activities in the area. Whenever a water system loses pressure for any significant length of time, the precautionary measure of a boil water advisory is recommended.

DETROIT In response to President Donald Trumps threat to send federal law enforcement into cities across the nation, including Detroit, Michigan Gov. It is deeply disturbing that President Trump is once again choosing to spread hateful rhetoric and attempting to suppress the voices of those he doesnt agree with, said Whitmer. There is no reason for the president to send federal troops into a city where people are demanding change peacefully and respectfully. We are a nation of laws, and the Presidents attempts to intimidate our communities with threats of violence could not be more un-American.Trump says he plans to send federal agents to other cities as well. The Chicago Tribune, citing anonymous sources, reported Monday that Trump planned to deploy 150 federal agents to Chicago.

DETROIT – The US Attorney’s office in Detroit has charged 39-year-old Brandi Hawkins of Detroit as a key figure in a scheme to defraud the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency of millions of dollars. Hawkins was hired as a contract worker for the state’s unemployment agency in April 2020. The feds say she used her access to sign off on $2 million in fraudulently filed claims. When federal agents went to her Detroit home they found $200,000 in cash and numerous new high end luxury items. The federal investigation is ongoing in tracking down everybody who received fraudulent funds as part of the scheme.

State worker accused of bilking Michigan unemployment insurance agency of $2 millionPublished: July 17, 2020, 11:13 pmThe US Attorney’s office in Detroit has charged 39-year-old Brandi Hawkins of Detroit as a key figure in a scheme to defraud the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency of millions of dollars.

LIVONIA, Mich. The Livonia Police Department unveiled a new website Friday featuring department policies and 2019 data. Through PACT, the Livonia community will have more insight into the Livonia Police Department. We always do.The Livonia PACT website, which links directly through the Livonia Police Department website will be releasing further data and policies in the days ahead. The site will also be updated to include a dashboard tracking Department data moving forward. I applaud Livonia Mayor Maureen Brosnan for releasing data about police traffic citations, arrest data, use of force incidents and department policies.

DETRTOIT Detroit Police Chief James Craig spoke to Local 4 News Saturday morning about the shooting death of a 20-year-old man that sparked outcry and protests on the citys west side. Speaking Saturday morning Craig addressed a question about why deadly force is such a commonly used tactic in policing? What do we say to that officer had he been shot, what do we say to the officer in Toledo, Ohio, who made the ultimate sacrifice going to a call, said Craig. During a press conference Friday night, Craig criticized false information put on social media about the shooting that he says incited violence. There was a false report on social media that Littleton was shot up to 15 times.

DETROIT Detroit firefighters responded to several overnight calls after the Fourth of July. Videos of the fires were obtained by the Detroit Fire Incidents Page on Facebook. The videos show six different scenes that took place within hours. It is uncertain whether any of the incidents are connected to fireworks. Read more headlines: Detroit news

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – The president has spoken out against it, but Sterling Heights is taking big steps to expand absentee voting. Twenty five thousand dollars may not sound like a lot of money for voting in the state’s fourth largest city, but when it comes to absentee voting during a pandemic, it’s just the push Sterling Heights says it needs. In a vote last last month the city’s budget included a new line item -- $25,000 for return postage for voters looking to cast their vote by mail. Each return postage to cost roughly 71 cents meaning the money set aside is enough for more than 35,000 residents to vote absentee. In recent weeks the president and his administration have sewed doubt about absentee voting saying without evidence, it’s prone to voter fraud, making the decision from Sterling Heights an interesting one especially given Macomb County swung heavily for the president in 2016.

DETROIT Local 4s Jamie Edmonds was live at the annual Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament Friday in Detroit. Many of the worlds top golfers are in Detroit for the Rocket Mortgage Classic this weekend, but you wouldnt really know it, thanks to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit: Tee times, how to watch, course info

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – A Grosse Pointe woman feared for her life Saturday morning in Macomb County after a speeding driver clipped her vehicle on I-94. Stephanie Kurtz spoke with Local 4 at the Macomb County Sheriff’s Tow Yard after surviving the crash. Her vehicle spun out three times before rolling over twice on the side of the road. “The sunroof saved my life,” Kurtz said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office at 586-469-5151.