The owners of a Metro Detroit toy store stepped up to make this Christmas extra special for a family going through a tough time.

Westland family with a baby battling cancer asking for help for Christmas

Black Friday isn’t just about shopping; for some, it’s about giving, as the Westland Police Department put on its annual “Stuff A Squad Car” event, collecting toys for kids in need.

A Westland mother and father were charged after their child got a hold of a gun and fatally shot himself Thursday evening.

A Westland man was caught with a flare gun and fuel at the U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center on Election Day.

A former Westland police sergeant was found guilty of ethnic intimidation and assault of a casino security guard after being denied access for appearing to be intoxicated.

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Two friends from Canton Township won a lottery jackpot worth more than $384,000.

There’s a new cafe in Westland that provides more than just coffee and tea.

A Westland native living in Florida rode out Hurricane Milton at his grandmother’s home in Canton.

A celebrated tradition turns into chaos during a homecoming football game in Wayne County.

Wayne Westland School District is implementing new rules to its remaining football home games after multiple juveniles were arrested and officers were allegedly assaulted following one of its high school’s homecoming games on Friday.

A Michigan father of 3-month-old twins lost part of his leg after a neighbor purposely crashed her car into him in his driveway, per allegations.

Newlywed father of 3-month-old twins Luke Vinsko lost his leg after being pinned between two cars after his neighbor reportedly crashed her vehicle on purpose.

Are you starting to get in the Halloween spirit? You can go to a haunted market in Metro Detroit this weekend for free.

He was charged as a habitual offender.

Police said she repeatedly told the man she was 14, but that did not stop the threats from coming.

Someone in Michigan won $1 million by matching all five white ball numbers in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing.

Westland Police make an arrest less than eight hours after suspect kills a man.

A section of Merriman Road in Westland closed for bridge construction in January 2023 and it’s still closed.

April Marie Graves, 43, of Westland, has been charged with deliberately crashing her vehicle into multiple cars, injuring a 31-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man.

A Westland woman purposely crashed into multiple cars and severely injured a pedestrian, police said.

Michigan State Sen. Michael Webber is expressing his concerns about the children housed at a state-run psychiatric hospital.

A teacher who exposed what children were going through inside a state-run hospital said she is experiencing harassment for speaking out.

The superintendent of Wayne-Westland Community Schools remains on leave amid a budget crisis in the district.

A special board meeting is underway in the Wayne-Westland Community School District.

Westland resident Jose Eugenio Medina-Hernandez, 33, was charged in connection with a traffic incident that killed two women.

Fighting out of Kronk Boxing Gym, Jirair Thompson won the 2024 National Golden Gloves in Detroit.

A sex offender living in a tent in the backyard of a Westland home tried to convince a young girl to have sex with him online and even continued his advances when the girl’s mother intervened, police said.

The Dearborn Police Department has arrested a 25-year-old for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting in the parking lot of the Fairlane Town Center.

He will be required to attend Alcoholics Anonymous and refrain from repeated, unwanted contact with any individual, business or government agency.

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A lawsuit filed last week against Michigan on behalf of a 15-year-old girl who attorneys say was “encouraged” by staff to assault a 10-year-old boy has been expanded.

Michigan has been hit with another lawsuit over the Hawthorn Center, the only state-run psychiatric hospital for children.

The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Garden City man with making terrorist threats against his fellow employees and customers at a Kroger store.

Police in Westland are asking for the public to help them find a 75-year-old man who has been missing for nearly a week.

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Six people, including four children, were taken into custody after a stolen car crashed into multiple garages, a Westland police car, and a light pole while fleeing cops.

A Westland police officer was nearly hit by an alleged stolen car fleeing the scene of a crash. All of it was captured on video, including the chase that ensued.

Anyone who has seen James Sanford or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Westland Police Department at 734-722-9600.

A triple shooting has left two people dead and one person injured inside a home in Westland.

A fast-growing discount retailer has expanded its Michigan footprint with three new locations.

Police said two brothers shot each other during an argument in a Westland neighborhood.

Prosecutor Kim Worthy charged Kevin Merritt Butler, 61, with shooting at his 55-year-old wife during a domestic dispute in Westland.

A mother is demanding change after her child was beaten while at a state-run mental health hospital.

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

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The Health Department said they would be happy to participate in hearings and that they have been working with Webber to address his concerns.

The lawsuit centers around a three-minute video showing five staff members allegedly encouraging a 15-year-old resident to beat the 10-year-old.

Everybody agrees that DeLano Hornbuckle is a good guy and capable. With that said, he still won't be sitting on Westland's City Council.

An infant was left severely burned after a house fire this morning in Inkster.

The two attempted to steal items from Falsetta’s Market, at 2200 Pittsfield Blvd, around 2 p.m. then threatened employees when confronted, police said.

A missing 16-year-old girl from Westland was found safe by authorities Wednesday evening and is doing fine.

Police seek help from anyone who may have information in relation to the death of a 46-year-old man.

Police seek help from anyone who may have information in relation to the death of a 46-year-old man.

Sophia Quill, 63, of Westland, pleaded no contest to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise and eight counts of false pretenses for defrauding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Michigan Department of Treasury out of nearly half a million dollars.

Authorities said Jimmie Lee Brown, also known as "Supa Emcee," turned himself into the Westland Police Department shortly after her body was found.

Police believe she gave birth at home, the baby later passed away and police do not think it was an accident.

Anyone who has seen Nicholas Furlow or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Westland Police Department at 734-722-9600.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools hit the brakes on proposed layoffs.

Hundreds of parents, teachers, and students were packed into the Wayne-Westland Community Schools district board meeting.

Parents have a chance to get some answers about the recent surprising discovery of a drop in the budget of Wayne-Westland Community Schools.

Democratic state representatives Lori Stone and Kevin Coleman are changing their titles to mayor.

The city of Westland, which was awarded $670,000 through an MDOT program, will help increase the safety and ease of getting around more than 40 spots in the city.

Westland is a vibrant community of almost 85,000 people.

Jason Colthorp and Local 4 Insider Cathy Jackson, of Farmington, went through the Eloise Asylum haunted attraction, which is built within the old hospital.

What you need to know about Eloise -- more than just the haunting memories of a mental hospital -- is this was once a city unto itself.

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A state employee has raised concerns about how children are being cared for at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital in Westland.

A 28-year-old man was found dead near his rental car late Sunday night on the shoulder of I-275 in Canton Township, officials said.

Westland police want help identifying two suspects who were involved in carjacking a victim at gunpoint.

Federal officials have charged 11 people from Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland counties for their roles in a $4.5 million COVID unemployment fraud scheme.

Seven cooling centers will provide bottled water to residents and charging stations for electronic devices, and will be open through Friday.

A lucky man in Westland didn’t hit the billion dollar Powerball jackpot -- but he did win a nice $150,000 prize.

A driver crashed through several stores in Westland.

A 53-year-old man died when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed in Canton Township, police said.

Sexual assault charges against former teacher James Adam Baird, 44, in Garden City have been dismissed.

Officials found crack cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and multiple guns when they searched a Westland man’s pickup truck, home, and sock, according to authorities.

A Taylor man has been charged in a shooting that left a Dearborn Heights woman dead and a Romulus man injured.

Three women have been charged in connection with a high-value Macomb County identity theft ring linked to compromised cellphone accounts.

A double shooting in Westland leaves one woman dead and a man injured.

There are many ways that people choose to observe Memorial Day, including visiting parks.

A boil water advisory issued for residents in Inkster, Westland, the northeast corner of Romulus, and the city of Wayne after a loss in water pressure on Friday has been lifted.

A boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Westland, the northeast corner of Romulus and the city of Wayne after a loss in water pressure on Friday.

A boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Inkster, Westland, the northeast corner of Romulus and the city of Wayne after a loss in water pressure on Friday.

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged former Westland police officer Shawn Dennis Davidson, 52, and Gregory Jay Tittle, 53, of Carleton, in connection with an altercation at a bar.

The City of Westland held its first-ever Kids Safety Day event at its city hall, spreading awareness by promoting car seat inspections and other resources.

Do you have questions about the fit of your child’s car seat? If so, you’ll want to drop by Westland City Hall on Saturday.

A Westland man is facing 14 felony charges after Livonia police went to his home and found methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, crack cocaine, and stolen guns.

Local 4 received the body camera footage that police say shows 20-year-old Makayla Johnson resisting arrest.

Westland’s police chief resigns after controversial videos surface of his time before he became the city’s top cop.

Oakland County police are searching for a woman who racked up over $14,000 in charges after stealing the identity of a Commerce Township woman.

Police have arrested a man accused of stabbing a Lyft driver in the neck in Westland.

More than 97% of power has been restored to customers, but it still means that three percent are without. One woman was given false hope when DTE said her power was restored.

The number of people still in the dark has been fluctuating all day. At the time of the article's publication, that number was around 47,000.

After three days in the dark, DTE expects to have power restored for the “vast majority” of its customers by Sunday evening.

The Westland Police Department is seeking information about a suspect wanted in an indecent exposure incident.

A former Westland officer has been found not guilty after his girlfriend accused him of punching and strangling her several times following a wedding reception.

A former teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting four girls between the ages of 10 and 15 years old at three different Wayne County schools.