The Ambassador Bridge is back open to traffic going into Canada after Windsor police conducted an “investigation.”

A man was rescued by a mail boat crew late Monday night after attempting to swim across the Detroit River.

A New Hampshire fire chief says rescuers freed an 11-year-old boy who slipped between two boulders near his school and was trapped for more than nine hours.

The Detroit Fire Department is battling a mulch fire at a storage yard on the city’s west side.

Although the Gordie Howe International Bridge doesn’t open to the public until fall 2025, it is now officially considered a border crossing with the bridge deck connecting Detroit to Windsor.

Here is a timeline of events thus far for the project, with more milestones obviously to come for a project expected to be done in 2025.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is heard questioning whether compromise between the left and right is possible in a conversation posted on social media.

Smoke from a fire in Windsor, Ontario could be seen billowing across the sky Friday morning, including from the Detroit side of the river.

Skilled trade people who have worked in the harshest weather conditions are continuing their progress on the bridge.

The Princess of Wales’ disclosure that she has cancer and will take time off to recover leaves the ranks of working royals depleted and strains a monarchy that King Charles III has sought to slim down.

Support has poured in from around the world for Kate, the Princess of Wales, after she revealed in a candid video message that she is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer following major abdominal surgery.

Libraries across the U.S. are struggling to cover the cost of e-books, which have grown in popularity.

America’s muscle car culture is adapting to the new world of electric vehicles, but the gasoline-powered high-performance road beasts will be around for at least a few more years.

10-year-old Windsor Polk of Detroit said she was recruited to be a Girl Scout because of a special skill she has.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

The owners of the Ambassador Bridge that’s situated between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario have reached an agreement with community leaders in Detroit regarding their plans to expand the bridge’s plaza.

A Virginia town is settling a lawsuit that sprang from a Black and Latino Army lieutenant being pepper sprayed during a traffic stop.

Britain is rejoining the European Union’s $100-billion science-sharing program.

Drivers can expect to see some major changes at the Gordie Howe International Bridge over the next few weeks.

A couple who own the only available AirBNB on Boblo Island gave Local a rare glimpse of what the island looks like now.

The man who fell from the Ambassador Bridge into the Detroit River last week has been released from the hospital and is reportedly recovering at home.

Drivers traveling from Windsor, Ontario into Detroit using the Ambassador Bridge on Wednesday were facing some longer-than-usual delays.

The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will remain open amid the Detroit Grand Prix, but passes will be required to access the tunnel.

Progress has been rapid for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.5 billion project named after the legendary hockey player that will provide a passageway for travelers between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

Britain’s King Charles III has made his youngest brother the Duke of Edinburgh, passing on a title held by their late father, Prince Philip.

The U.K. and the European Union have sealed a deal to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland.

It's been more than 375 years since Alse Young became the first person on record to be executed in the American colonies for witchcraft.

A jury in Virginia has found mostly in favor of two police officers who were sued by a U.S. Army lieutenant after he was pepper sprayed, struck and handcuffed during a traffic stop.

Traveling from Detroit to Windsor through the tunnel is going to cost you a bit more starting Jan. 15.

Hundreds of royal fans have lined up outside Windsor Castle for the chance to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II as the chapel where the late monarch is buried opened to the public for the first time since her death.

Buckingham Palace has released a photo giving the first public glimpse of the new ledger stone installed at the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II.

A British official says around a quarter of a million people joined the huge queue to see Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin lying in state in London’s Westminster Hall.

After the pomp and pageantry of a grand state funeral, Queen Elizabeth II has been laid to rest with her husband and parents in an intimate ceremony at Windsor away from media cameras.

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Britain and the world said farewell to Queen Elizabeth II with pomp and pageantry.

The British author known in part for his news-making bestseller on Princess Diana has a biography of Queen Elizabeth II coming out Nov. 15.

Michigan is partnering with Canada to develop a “cross-border trail tourism” experience that will connect outdoor trails from both countries using the new Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit.

The U.N. weather agency is predicting the phenomenon known as La Nina is poised to last through the end of this year, a mysterious “triple dip” — the first this century — caused by three straight years of its effect on climate patterns like drought and flooding worldwide.

Prince William and his wife, Kate, will relocate their family from central London to more rural dwellings in Windsor.

Prince Andrew will be the subject of a satirical TV musical in the latest season of shows from U.K. broadcaster Channel 4.

A special prosecutor in Virginia says that a former police officer should not be criminally charged after he pepper-sprayed, struck and handcuffed a Black U.S. Army lieutenant.

British prosecutors have charged a man with intending to “injure or alarm” Queen Elizabeth II after he was arrested at Windsor Castle on Christmas Day.

Parts of Australia’s largest city have been inundated by four major floods since March last year, leaving weary residents questioning how many times they can rebuild.

Looking for something entertaining to do this summer? You can flee to a completely different country just minutes from Downtown Detroit.

There’s a neighborhood rich with automotive history that’s reemerging as a vibrant area with unique restaurants, coffee shops and furniture stores.

Detroit is known worldwide for its pizza, but did you know that our neighbors across the Detroit River have a pizza style all their own? Host Tati Amare crossed the bridge and visited our neighbors over in Windsor to learn more about their pizza.

There are several events happening around Metro Detroit that will allow you to get your paddles wet on National Canoe and Kayak Day.

Jim Ferency of Windsor, Ontario, is one of those people who just loves to run.

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear roars into action for the last time on the island before shifting gears and heading to the streets of downtown Detroit next year. Jason Carr got a chance to catch up with last year's winner, Roman De Angelis, ahead of the big race.

The desperate search for formula has been frustrating for so many families across the United States, so on Tuesday, we hit several stores in Metro Detroit. While store shelves were empty at most locations, we did hear some more product is on the way at select CVS locations.

Queen Elizabeth II has attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show and watched her beloved equines from the comfort of a Range Rover before walking to her box in her first public appearance in weeks.

A Canadian man attempting to sneak over to the United States via freight trains has been caught.

The British Army has launched an investigation after an intruder posing as a priest reportedly spent the night at the barracks of troops who guard Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.

Automaker Stellantis says it will invest $3.6 billion Canadian dollars, about $2.8 billion, to upgrade two Canadian assembly plants and expand a research center as it accelerates its long-term electrification strategy.

Police are looking for a person that is accused of shooting and injuring five men early Saturday morning during a fight outside of a Windsor bowling alley.

A joint venture between Stellantis and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution plans to build a large electric vehicle battery factory in Windsor, Ontario, employing about 2,500 people.

Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II, who recently recovered from COVID-19, will not attend a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey next week.

Crews are in the final stages of building the bridge towers for the new Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit and Windsor.

Around 500,000 people in Sydney and its surrounding areas have been told to evacuate or prepare to flee floodwaters as torrential rain lashes an extraordinarily long stretch of the Australian east coast.

Two health experts join us this week to discuss pandemic policies in the U.S. and in Canada, and how they intersect.

People protesting against Canada’s COVID-19 mandates and restrictions in the nation’s capital on Friday are reportedly using children as shields between police and demonstrators as police begin arrests.

Protests were held on the Canadian side of the Ambassador Bridge, leading to days of closures and delays.

I have to hand it to you, Windsor. Sure, Canada has a reputation of being friendly and welcoming. Having covered the Windsor blockade since its inception last Monday when a half dozen or so drivers took a stand on Huron Church Rd.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is invoking emergency powers to weaken the protests by demonstrators who are paralyzing the capital city of Ottawa and blocking border crossings.

The busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing reopened late Sunday after protests against COVID-19 restrictions closed it for almost a week, the owner announced.

Ontario and Windsor police took decisive action Sunday morning as they worked to clear protesters from the Ambassador Bridge area by making arrests and moving vehicles that have been parked there for days.

Traffic is still not moving on the international Ambassador Bridge, officials say, amid efforts by Canadian law enforcement to remove protesters who have blocked travel in the area for days.

Two big rigs blocking the entrance to the Ambassador Bridge were driven away and protestors were dismantling tents, and packing up.

The “truck convoy” protests that have overtaken Ottawa and Windsor this week are gaining similar momentum with U.S. anti-vaccination groups, but many of the social media accounts associated are from overseas and are not real, according to a report from NBC News.

Protesters are beginning to clear the blockade at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor Saturday morning as police move in following days of disrupted travel and trade between the U.S. and Canada.

On Saturday morning, police began moving in to remove Windsor protesters from the Ambassador Bridge area following days of disrupted travel between the U.S. and Canada.

An Ontario judge gave the protesters until 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 11) to clear the area or face being arrested. We are now four hours past that deadline, and the protesters haven’t gone anywhere. They’ve been told to leave by police who are on the scene.

There are many conflicting stories about whether a lane is open or closed again. We’ve seen no traffic on the Ambassador Bridge Friday (Feb. 11) except Border Patrol and bridge company repair crews.

A judge on Friday ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to tend the 5-day blockade.

As demonstrations by truck drivers protesting Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate stretch into its fifth day, wreaking havoc at the US-Canada border, Windsor officials are hoping a court gives them the power to physically remove protestors.

Canadian officials are threatening protesters blocking the Ambassador Bridge with “severe” consequences, including fines, imprisonment and revoked licenses.

A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.

The busiest international crossing in North America is deserted.

Many people might not know they use the “just-in-time” production method these days, which means they have to stop building when the parts run out. That method is what’s happening, and the Anderson Economic Group is estimating $51 million in lost wages so far this week because of the blockade.

The city of Windsor is in the process of going to a judge and asking for an injunction to have the provincial police move in and end the blockade; We heard from Windsor’s Mayor Drew Dilkens earlier Thursday (Feb. 10) afternoon.

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Windsor officials are seeking an injunction to end the “illegal occupation” of the Ambassador Bridge, and the city’s mayor said protesting truck drivers “will be removed,” if they don’t leave voluntarily.

The mayor of Windsor spoke about the Ambassador Bridge blockade Thursday as trucker demonstrations continued to stall traffic between Detroit and Canada.

Authorities say a man who wanted to join the protests in Canada's capital over mask mandates called in a bomb threat but called the wrong Ottawa.

As demonstrations by truck drivers protesting Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate stretches into its fourth day, it’s disrupting Michigan’s economy, including the automotive industry, manufacturing, agriculture and more, according to the governor.

Trucks are lining up in Port Huron because for the third day in a row protesters have managed to shut down the Ambassador Bridge crossing into Canada.

Automaker Stellantis has confirmed that the Windsor Assembly Plant had to cut short its two shifts on Tuesday (Feb. 8) due to parts shortages caused by the Ambassador Bridge closure.

The mayor of the city of Windsor in Ontario, Canada held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to address COVID-related protests that have shut down travel on the Ambassador Bridge.

The fallout from the shutdown on the Canadian side is spilling into the U.S., causing concerns for businesses and even with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. We’re here at the truck entrance to Canada, and the trucks are lined up, but the line went way past what we can see here in the video player above.

Traffic from Canada into the United States is now fully open on the Ambassador Bridge, while traffic in the opposite direction remains closed.

Aerial video from the border of Michigan and Canada shows trucks backed up for miles and miles as they wait to cross the Blue Water Bridge.

The protests started about 10 days ago in Ottawa, with truckers calling themselves the “Freedom Convoy.” The group opposes a recent mandate requiring drivers entering Canada to be fully vaccinated or face testing and quarantine requirements.

Queen Elizabeth II was interrupted by a canine gate-crasher as she viewed mementoes from her reign ahead of the 70th anniversary of her ascension to the throne on Sunday.

Prince Andrew has been stripped of his honorary military roles as allegations of sexual abuse against him shine unwanted attention on the House of Windsor.

Lanes on northbound and southbound I-75 will be closed this weekend due to Gordie Howe International Bridge construction.

The United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne with a military parade, neighborhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert for the Platinum Jubilee.

British police have applied for a “no-fly” zone over Windsor Castle as it reviews security arrangements at the landmark where Queen Elizabeth II has spent much of the pandemic.

Caesars Windsor will be closed starting Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 12:01 a.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, the casino-hotel announced Monday.