Residents want answers in Edenville Dam failure that led to devastating floodsThe Local 4 Defenders have uncovered new information about who is responsible for the failure of the Edenville Dam, which led to catastrophic floods in mid-Michigan.
Investigating who is responsible for Edenville Dam failure that led to devastating floodsThe Local 4 Defenders have uncovered new information about who is responsible for the failure of the Edenville Dam, which led to catastrophic floods in mid-Michigan.
Families want answers after loved ones die from coronavirus in Metro Detroit nursing homesCases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are spreading through nursing homes and long-term care facilities across Metro Detroit.
Online predators target children forced to communicate virtually during Michigan stay-at-home orderOur children are spending more time online doing school work, connecting with family and friends and simply having fun, and unfortunately, parents are not the only ones w...
Wayne County Health Department visits nursing homes amid COVID-19 pandemicThe Wayne County Health Department has made big moves in fighting coronavirus (COVID-19) in nursing homes.
Tracking coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in nursing homes around Metro DetroitNursing homes remain a top priority in the fight to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), especially in the city of Detroit.
Michigan nursing homes unprepared for COVID-19 outbreak, officials sayExperts are drawing attention to nursing homes as potential coronavirus (COVID-19) hotspots as the pandemic evolves.
Defenders cameras catch video of golfers at Commerce Township country club despite stay-at-home order
Metro Detroit county jails reviewing cases to see which inmates could be released amid coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
How to avoid becoming a victim of crime during the final holiday shopping pushMany people are running to parties and getting their last-minute shopping done before the holidays, and the last thing they might be thinking about is safety.
A closer look at the bomb-sniffing dogs keeping Detroit Metro Airport safeIt's Monday morning at Detroit Metro Airport and 5-year-old Perry is hard at work.
Detroit’s dangerous relationship with Cartier Buffalo sunglassesCartier Buffalo sunglasses are frequently mentioned in pop culture and is known as a status symbol that is unique to Detroit.
Crews repairing Metro Detroit freeway guardrails linked to injuries, deaths in other statesCrews are working to repair dozens of Metro Detroit guardrails after the Local 4 Defenders revealed that they were linked to lawsuits involving driver injuries and deaths...
Judge orders man accused of killing Wayne State Sgt. Collin Rose to stay behind barsDefenders cameras were rolling in court Friday as Raymond Durham, the man charged with killing Wayne State Sgt. Collin Rose, appeared for a competency hearing.
Romance scammers are taking advantage of vulnerable women online to get moneyInvestigators have always thought online dating impostors were following a script, or a playbook, and now it appears in many cases that’s exactly what’s happening.
Brother of man accused of spiking wife’s cereal with heroin: ‘My feeling is that my brother murdered his wife’ The brother of a Michigan man accused of spiking his wife’s cereal with heroin testified in court Tuesday, saying he believes his brother committed the crime.
Michigan man uses Facebook to lure girls in Philippines into sending explicit images, feds sayFederal officials say a Michigan man used Facebook Messenger to lure teenage girls in the Philippines into sending him hundreds of images -- many of them sexually explici...
‘I wonder if that was her taking her last breath’: Neighbor shares conversation with man accused of spiking wife’s cereal with heroin
Neighbor testifies at preliminary hearing of man accused of killing wife by spiking cereal with heroin
Are you monitoring what your children do online? Experts raise concerns about popular appsPredators are taking advantage of chat features in gaming apps aimed at children and teenagers.
Detroit family searching for answers 7 years after woman killed, body burnedA Detroit family is still searching for answers nearly seven years after a woman was shot, killed and burned beyond recognition.
Feds find illegal machine gun conversion kits in DetroitFederal authorities suspect thousands of machine gun conversion devices have been illegally imported into the United States.
Detroit dad runs drug trafficking operation with loaded guns, drugs hidden near children, police sayA Detroit father was running a drug trafficking operation out of his home, leaving a stash of loaded guns and drugs within reach of his young children, police said.
How online hate inspires domestic terrorismAs the country mourns, we've learned more about the dark digital world that's become a breeding ground for domestic terrorism.
Detroit grandmother pleads for safe return of grandchildren missing for 5 years since mother's deathA Detroit grandmother is pleading for the safe return of her two grandchildren, who have been missing for five years since their mother was killed, officials said.
Expert offers advice on best ways to survive mass shootingA Local 4 security expert said thinking differently might be the key to surviving mass shootings, and that goes well beyond simply having an exit plan.
Family members of missing Michigan man go to Electric Forest Festival to search for answersThe family of a Highland Township man missing for more than a year has been focused on finding him and keeping the case alive.
State to replace potentially deadly guardrail ends in Michigan after Defenders investigationJust days after the Local 4 Defenders exposed a potentially deadly hazard on Metro Detroit roads, state officials have changed their tune and will replace a certain type ...
Introducing you to special agents who prevent tragedies in Metro DetroitThe Joint Terrorism Task Force Threat Response Unit in Detroit investigates threats to Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Metro Detroit freeway guardrails linked to driver injuries, deaths in other statesAs the summer travel season begins in Metro Detroit, there's a growing concern among drivers about a potentially deadly hazard on the roads.
