Child found wandering in Southgate street wearing diaper, police request publicās help
Read full article: Child found wandering in Southgate street wearing diaper, police request publicās helpPolice are seeking the publicās help in identifying a young boy found walking alone wearing a diaper in the roadway in Southgate.
Deadly dumping ground: More dead dogs show up in Detroit park, rescuers demand help
Read full article: Deadly dumping ground: More dead dogs show up in Detroit park, rescuers demand helpItās a disturbing and disgusting trend that animal rescuers and Detroiters say has plagued Detroitās Rouge Park for decades: dogs and cats abandoned, abused, and left for dead in one of the cityās largest parks. But the City of Detroit says it now has a plan.
Detroit leaders push curfew enforcement after weekend āteen takeoverā turns violent
Read full article: Detroit leaders push curfew enforcement after weekend āteen takeoverā turns violentA weekend āteen takeoverā in downtown Detroit turned violent late Sunday, leaving a 14-year-old injured and prompting city leaders to renew calls for parents to make sure teens follow curfew rules as summer approaches.
Federal lawsuit alleges teen sexual abuse, systemic failures at Wayne County Juvenile Detention Center
Read full article: Federal lawsuit alleges teen sexual abuse, systemic failures at Wayne County Juvenile Detention CenterThe Sam Bernstein Law Firm filed a civil rights lawsuit Monday in federal court on behalf of Rashard Calhoun, a former juvenile detainee.
Residents celebrate long-awaited sidewalk repairs across neighborhoods on Detroitās west side
Read full article: Residents celebrate long-awaited sidewalk repairs across neighborhoods on Detroitās west sideBroken, crumbled sidewalks on Detroitās west side are finally getting fixed, and for residents who have waited years for the repairs, it means more than just smoother pavement.
QLINE, D2A2 Express Bus announce summer hours -- hereās what to know
Read full article: QLINE, D2A2 Express Bus announce summer hours -- hereās what to knowThe Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan (RTA) is bringing back its D2A2 late-night weekend service for the summer, along with extended Sunday evening hours for the QLINE.
How a Michigan manās failed flight to Beirut set off a 13-year federal terror investigation
Read full article: How a Michigan manās failed flight to Beirut set off a 13-year federal terror investigationAuthorities said he tried to travel to Syria twice, including a failed attempt in January 2013 after committing armed robbery that led to a three-year prison sentence.
Hear from family of 6-year-old boy who lost both arms in Detroit dog attack
Read full article: Hear from family of 6-year-old boy who lost both arms in Detroit dog attackThe family of a 6-year-old boy who lost both of his arms in a Detroit dog attack spoke to Local 4 after returning home from the hospital.
āIt could wake you up in the middle of the nightā: Brownstown Township subdivision frustrated over road conditions
Read full article: āIt could wake you up in the middle of the nightā: Brownstown Township subdivision frustrated over road conditionsFed up, frustrated and helpless. Thatās how residents at a Brownstown Township subdivision feel. Itās because their roads are ruining their outdoor equipment and making it hard for their school buses to get down the road.
Second Ebenezer Church hosts massive community giveaway for Good Neighbor Day
Read full article: Second Ebenezer Church hosts massive community giveaway for Good Neighbor DayIn celebration of Good Neighbor Day America, Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit hosted a large community giveaway, giving residents a chance to shop, eat and enjoy time together.
Black bear sighted in Downriver neighborhood -- the 5 things to do when encountering bears
Read full article: Black bear sighted in Downriver neighborhood -- the 5 things to do when encountering bearsA black bear was spotted in a Downriver community, and officials trying to make sure residents are prepared for a possible bear encounter.
He vanished for 30 years after punk rock singer killed. How feds finally tracked down Detroit man
Read full article: He vanished for 30 years after punk rock singer killed. How feds finally tracked down Detroit manA Detroit man who vanished for 30 years after the murder of a punk rock singer has been tracked down in Panama.
How Plymouth dog mauling is linked to new child torture case
Read full article: How Plymouth dog mauling is linked to new child torture caseA dog mauling case out of Plymouth Township has been linked to a child torture investigation that involves zip ties, chopping off hair, and other allegations.
Ecorse police fatally shoot man after box cutter confrontation during domestic violence call
Read full article: Ecorse police fatally shoot man after box cutter confrontation during domestic violence callPolice in Ecorse shot and killed a man after they said he charged at officers with a box cutter.
āI have nowhere to goā: Residents face eviction after Redford Township takes over mobile home court
Read full article: āI have nowhere to goā: Residents face eviction after Redford Township takes over mobile home courtMore than a dozen people living at Longās Mobile Home Court in Redford Township are facing eviction after the township served them notices to vacate the Plymouth Road property.
āThe shift got stuckā: Dearborn driver warns about used SUV breaking down in traffic after purchase
Read full article: āThe shift got stuckā: Dearborn driver warns about used SUV breaking down in traffic after purchaseA Dearborn woman is sounding the alarm after she says the car she bought stopped in the middle of the road and needed half a dozen repairs she wasnāt prepared for.
Why Detroit is throwing its first-ever birthday party for Joe Louis
Read full article: Why Detroit is throwing its first-ever birthday party for Joe LouisDetroiters will celebrate boxing legend Joe Louis this weekend with the cityās first-ever Joe Louis Birthday Celebration -- a free, family-friendly event honoring the hometown championās legacy.
Detroit man accused of shooting teen 4 times over grass clippings. He tells a different story
Read full article: Detroit man accused of shooting teen 4 times over grass clippings. He tells a different storyA Detroit man is accused of shooting a 17-year-old four times during an argument over grass clippings. But heās telling a very different story.
Wayne County Woman Wins $1.67 Million Lotto 47 Jackpot from the Michigan Lottery
Read full article: Wayne County Woman Wins $1.67 Million Lotto 47 Jackpot from the Michigan LotteryA Michigan woman who has played Lotto 47 since it began won $1.67 million jackpot after a spur of the moment decision.
Lincoln Park man accused of crashing into state trooper at I-96 rollover scene
Read full article: Lincoln Park man accused of crashing into state trooper at I-96 rollover sceneA Lincoln Park man is accused of crashing into a Michigan State Police trooper who was stopped at the scene of a rollover crash on I-96.
Man killed in police shooting in Wayne County after charging at officer with box cutter, cops say
Read full article: Man killed in police shooting in Wayne County after charging at officer with box cutter, cops sayA man was killed in a police shooting in Ecorse Thursday night after officials said he charged at an officer with a knife.
āYou have been leakedā: Wayne County man accused of sextorting teens on Snapchat, TikTok
Read full article: āYou have been leakedā: Wayne County man accused of sextorting teens on Snapchat, TikTokA Wayne County man told teens to send sexually explicit photos and videos of themselves, then threatened to leak the content if they didnāt send more, according to a criminal complaint.
Multiple police agencies respond to scene in Ecorse
Read full article: Multiple police agencies respond to scene in EcorseThe heavy police presence occurred on Thursday near Outer Drive and High Street as investigators searched a large, taped-off area for evidence, though authorities have not yet released details.
Man connected to Livonia break-in flees after homeowner spots him walking through neighborhood again
Read full article: Man connected to Livonia break-in flees after homeowner spots him walking through neighborhood againPolice in Livonia are once again searching for a suspected home intruder after the man was spotted walking through residential neighborhoods again.
āNever thought this day would come:ā Murder victimās daughter reacts to Detroit longtime fugitiveās arrest
Read full article: āNever thought this day would come:ā Murder victimās daughter reacts to Detroit longtime fugitiveās arrestWhen Zoeie Mendez looked down at the newly released mugshot of Richard Werstine, she was in shock, as it was the face of the man who was accused of killing her father 30 years ago.
New census data shows Detroit population grows for third consecutive year
Read full article: New census data shows Detroit population grows for third consecutive yearDetroitās population continues to climb, according to new estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau, marking the cityās third consecutive year of growth.
Residents escape as massive fire rips through Plymouth Township apartment complex
Read full article: Residents escape as massive fire rips through Plymouth Township apartment complexResidents of Hines Park Place Apartments in Plymouth Township were forced from their homes Thursday after a fire tore through the complex, destroying several units.
Detroit police seeking information 25-year-old person of interest related to homicide
Read full article: Detroit police seeking information 25-year-old person of interest related to homicideThe Detroit Police Department is seeking information on a person of interest in a homicide on the cityās west side.
Lawsuit settled against Wayne County man who displayed KKK flag facing Black neighbor
Read full article: Lawsuit settled against Wayne County man who displayed KKK flag facing Black neighborA lawsuit filed against a Wayne County man who displayed a Ku Klux Klan flag in his window facing his Black neighbor has been settled.
Charged in dogās jogger attack, Plymouth couple now also accused of zip-tying teen, chopping off hair
Read full article: Charged in dogās jogger attack, Plymouth couple now also accused of zip-tying teen, chopping off hairA Plymouth Township couple facing charges after their three dogs allegedly attacked a jogger in March are now accused of child abuse and torture.
Livonia woman says she fought off masked intruder seen on Ring camera during attempted break-in
Read full article: Livonia woman says she fought off masked intruder seen on Ring camera during attempted break-inA Livonia woman says she fought off a masked man who appeared to be trying to break into her familyās home in the area of Newburgh Road and Six Mile Road early Wednesday.
Police find human remains inside home during missing persons search on Detroitās east side
Read full article: Police find human remains inside home during missing persons search on Detroitās east sidePolice said theyāve found human remains inside a home during their missing persons search on Detroitās east side.
Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couples Plymouth Township home linked to dog mauling
Read full article: Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in couples Plymouth Township home linked to dog maulingPlymouth Township police said a disturbing series of investigations tied to the same household has led to disturbing charges, including child abuse, torture, unlawful imprisonment, and narcotics trafficking.
Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in coupleās Plymouth Township home linked to dog mauling
Read full article: Teen says he was zip-tied, tortured in coupleās Plymouth Township home linked to dog maulingPlymouth Township police said a disturbing series of investigations tied to the same household has led to disturbing charges, including child abuse, torture, unlawful imprisonment, and narcotics trafficking.
6-year-old boy who lost arms in pit bull attack in Detroit hopes Kendrick Lamar hears his wish
Read full article: 6-year-old boy who lost arms in pit bull attack in Detroit hopes Kendrick Lamar hears his wishSix-year-old Romell Frazier Jr. is back home after a brutal dog attack in March left him with life-altering injuries, including the amputation of both arms.
āOh my Godā: Urgent roof replacement saves Dearborn Heights senior from losing home insurance coverage
Read full article: āOh my Godā: Urgent roof replacement saves Dearborn Heights senior from losing home insurance coverageAmerican Standard Roofing is stepping up to help a 92-year-old Dearborn Heights man after Local 4 aired a story about a letter he received from State Farm saying he had to replace his roof in a matter of weeks or be out of home insurance.
Detroit launches āOccupy the Summerā to keep youth safe and engaged
Read full article: Detroit launches āOccupy the Summerā to keep youth safe and engagedWith just weeks left in the school year, Detroit leaders say theyāre moving quickly to keep ādowntimeā from turning into danger, including violence, as more young people spend time outside.
āGod answered my prayersā: Detroit police, FBI lead search on cityās east side for missing persons cases
Read full article: āGod answered my prayersā: Detroit police, FBI lead search on cityās east side for missing persons casesDetroit police and multiple law enforcement agencies launched a massive search on the cityās east side as part of an ongoing effort to locate missing persons, including 33-year-old missing Detroit woman Shanika Brewer.
āI like helping peopleā: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantry
Read full article: āI like helping peopleā: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantryAn 8-year-old boyās concern for families without food turned into a major donation for a Westland community pantry just as its shelves were running low.
Why a black bear wandering through a Downriver neighborhood isnāt as scary as it sounds
Read full article: Why a black bear wandering through a Downriver neighborhood isnāt as scary as it soundsA Downriver community is urging residents to be careful after a black bear was reportedly spotted on a surveillance camera.
Man accused of setting shopping carts on fire at SW Detroit grocery store facing federal charge
Read full article: Man accused of setting shopping carts on fire at SW Detroit grocery store facing federal chargeA man who was arrested in connection with a fire at a Southwest Detroit grocery store is facing a federal charge.
Wayne County man accused of sending sexually explicit messages to minor pleads no contest
Read full article: Wayne County man accused of sending sexually explicit messages to minor pleads no contestA Wayne County man who was charged with allegedly sending sexually explicit messages to a minor pleaded no contest.
Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit court
Read full article: Redford man accused of using text messages to arrange illegal meeting with teen bound over to circuit courtA Redford man accused of arranging a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl at a public library waived his preliminary exam and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on felony charges.
Detroit man accused of killing punk rock singer in 1993 arrested in Panama after 30 years on the run
Read full article: Detroit man accused of killing punk rock singer in 1993 arrested in Panama after 30 years on the runRichard Werstine, accused of the 1993 murder of his roommate Rodney Barger in Detroit, was captured in Panama after evading authorities for over 30 years by using multiple aliases and false identities.
Suspect arrested after shopping cart fire outside SW Detroit grocery store
Read full article: Suspect arrested after shopping cart fire outside SW Detroit grocery storeA suspect is in custody after investigators say someone intentionally set shopping carts on fire outside E & L Supermercado in Southwest Detroit on Monday morning as employees prepared to open the store.
āHe was a ghost since ā94ā: Detroit murder suspect caught after 30 years on the run in Panama
Read full article: āHe was a ghost since ā94ā: Detroit murder suspect caught after 30 years on the run in PanamaThe U.S. Marshals Serviceās Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team has arrested a Detroit man who they said had been on the run for more than 30 years after being accused of a 1993 murder.
Plymouth Township dog owners charged after jogger seriously injured in attack
Read full article: Plymouth Township dog owners charged after jogger seriously injured in attackTwo Plymouth Township residents have been charged after three dogs allegedly attacked a jogger in March, leaving the man seriously injured.
Macomb County woman says contractor dumped leaves back on her lawn after trying to raise price
Read full article: Macomb County woman says contractor dumped leaves back on her lawn after trying to raise priceA Macomb County woman said a contractor who worked on her lawn dumped all the leaves back on her property after unexpectedly trying to raise the agreed-upon price.
BCBSM, Michigan Medicine contract talks put thousands of patients at risk of coverage changes
Read full article: BCBSM, Michigan Medicine contract talks put thousands of patients at risk of coverage changesBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan says roughly 250,000 patients could face major changes to their coverage if a new contract with the University of Michigan Health is not reached by June 30.
Huntington Place arson suspect arrested after viewer tips police
Read full article: Huntington Place arson suspect arrested after viewer tips policeThe man accused of setting a fire inside Huntington Place has been arrested after a viewer recognized him from news coverage and alerted authorities, according to the Detroit Police Department.
Go 4 It: Spring yard projects spark push to stock Detroit tool libraries
Read full article: Go 4 It: Spring yard projects spark push to stock Detroit tool librariesSpring weather has many people tackling home and yard projects, and having the right tools can make all the difference. Thatās why Local 4 is working to help stock Detroitās community tool libraries with donations for our May Go 4 It event, āTools to Spare.ā
University of Michigan restores Canvas access after cybersecurity incident
Read full article: University of Michigan restores Canvas access after cybersecurity incidentA spokesperson for the University of Michigan said access to Canvas has been restored across all campuses following a cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the company that provides the online learning platform.
Detroit lawn crews battle rising gas prices, adapt to survive
Read full article: Detroit lawn crews battle rising gas prices, adapt to surviveRising gas prices are hitting Detroitās neighborhood lawn crews where it hurts ā at the pump. With Metro Detroit averaging nearly $4.78 a gallon, some small business owners are adding more clients and routes to offset costs, while others have introduced fuel surcharges just to keep their operations running.
Detroit cop accused of using womanās phone to send explicit photos to himself pleads no contest
Read full article: Detroit cop accused of using womanās phone to send explicit photos to himself pleads no contestA Detroit police officer accused of using a womanās phone to send explicit photos to himself during a traffic stop has pleaded no contest.
Ford, Carhartt unveil 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package at Michigan Central event
Read full article: Ford, Carhartt unveil 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package at Michigan Central eventMore than 500 skilled trades workers gathered at Michigan Central for an event highlighting a new partnership between Ford Motor Company and Carhartt, centered on supporting what organizers called the āessential economy.ā
University of Michigan warns students after cyberattack involving Canvas platform
Read full article: University of Michigan warns students after cyberattack involving Canvas platformThe University of Michigan is warning students that their personal information may have been exposed following a cyberattack involving āCanvasā, an online platform widely used for coursework, grades, and class communication.
University of Michigan warns students after cyberattack involving Canvas platform
Read full article: University of Michigan warns students after cyberattack involving Canvas platformThe University of Michigan is warning students that their personal information may have been exposed following a cyberattack involving āCanvasā, an online platform widely used for coursework, grades, and class communication.
Flat Rock historic district proposal sparks backlash from homeowners over costs, restrictions
Read full article: Flat Rock historic district proposal sparks backlash from homeowners over costs, restrictionsA proposal to create a historic district covering a large portion of Flat Rock sparked tense exchanges at a public hearing, with some residents warning the designation could add costs and restrictions for homeowners.
Pet sitter accused of stealing from clients while caring for their animals in Canton
Read full article: Pet sitter accused of stealing from clients while caring for their animals in CantonA woman who advertised her pet-sitting services on social media is now facing felony charges for allegedly stealing from her clients.
Woman accused of threatening Detroit judge, prosecutor, FBI in case linked to church leader
Read full article: Woman accused of threatening Detroit judge, prosecutor, FBI in case linked to church leaderA woman is accused of threatening to kill a Detroit federal judge, a prosecutor and an FBI agent connected to the prosecution of church leader David E. Taylor, 53. She also sent an email to Local 4, with references to the same judge.
Detroit nonprofit launches summer camp for teens with incarcerated parents
Read full article: Detroit nonprofit launches summer camp for teens with incarcerated parentsAbout 200,000 children in Michigan have a parent who is incarcerated, and in Detroit, nonprofits are working to make sure those young people donāt fall through the cracks.