Flower Day at Eastern Market draws thousands to celebrate unofficial start of summer
Read full article: Flower Day at Eastern Market draws thousands to celebrate unofficial start of summerEvery year, thousands of metro Detroiters, out-of-state visitors and even international guests descend on Detroit’s Eastern Market to browse blooms, haul plants and soak in the unofficial start of summer.
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.
Toasty temperatures continue into next week, along with storm chances
Read full article: Toasty temperatures continue into next week, along with storm chancesSoutheast Michigan will keep temperatures above normal into the start of the coming week, but along with the heat will come chances for strong thunderstorms.
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.
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.
Cade Cunningham prepares for electric Game 7 inside LCA after Detroit Pistons even series vs. Cavs
Read full article: Cade Cunningham prepares for electric Game 7 inside LCA after Detroit Pistons even series vs. CavsDetroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham said execution, connectivity, and depth powered a commanding Game 6 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, a win that evened the series and set up a winner-take-all Game 7.
Cade Cunningham scores 21 and Pistons dominate 2nd half to beat Cavs 115-94 and force Game 7
Read full article: Cade Cunningham scores 21 and Pistons dominate 2nd half to beat Cavs 115-94 and force Game 7Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.
Baseball, Flower Day, and 80-degree weather this weekend in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Baseball, Flower Day, and 80-degree weather this weekend in Metro DetroitTemperatures will climb to around 80 degrees this weekend before surging close to 90 degrees Monday, giving the region its first extended taste of summerlike warmth and humidity.
Rangers say second baseman Josh Smith will be hospitalized at least a week with viral meningitis
Read full article: Rangers say second baseman Josh Smith will be hospitalized at least a week with viral meningitisTexas Rangers second baseman Josh Smith is expected to be hospitalized for at least a week to be treated for viral meningitis.
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 city’s first-ever Joe Louis Birthday Celebration -- a free, family-friendly event honoring the hometown champion’s legacy.
Summerlike warmth arrives with possible storms through next week in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Summerlike warmth arrives with possible storms through next week in Metro DetroitAs warmer air settles in, the forecast also calls for several opportunities for showers and thunderstorms from this weekend through early next week.
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 he‘s telling a very different story.
Trailblazing goalie Manon Rheaume hired to become first GM of PWHL's Detroit expansion team
Read full article: Trailblazing goalie Manon Rheaume hired to become first GM of PWHL's Detroit expansion teamManon Rheaume is carrying over her trailblazing women’s hockey career into a front office role in being hired as the general manager of the PWHL’s expansion team in Detroit.
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.
Metro Detroit weather warms up fast: Temps to reach 80s this weekend, near 90 early next week
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather warms up fast: Temps to reach 80s this weekend, near 90 early next weekTemperatures will climb steadily through the weekend and into next week, with highs nearing 80 degrees Saturday and Sunday before potentially pushing into the upper 80s by Monday and Tuesday.
‘Never thought this day would come:’ Murder victim’s daughter reacts to Detroit longtime fugitive’s arrest
Read full article: ‘Never thought this day would come:’ Murder victim’s daughter reacts to Detroit longtime fugitive’s 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 yearDetroit’s population continues to climb, according to new estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau, marking the city’s third consecutive year of growth.
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 city’s west side.
Grosse Pointe Woods doctor convicted in opioid prescription and tax fraud scheme
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Woods doctor convicted in opioid prescription and tax fraud schemeA Grosse Pointe Woods doctor has been convicted of failing to declare and pay taxes on income from illegally selling prescriptions, and of failing to declare and pay taxes on income received from corporations he controlled, which were registered in the names of others.
Controversy in Detroit: Was missed foul the turning point in Pistons’ Game 5 loss? J.B. gives his opinion
Read full article: Controversy in Detroit: Was missed foul the turning point in Pistons’ Game 5 loss? J.B. gives his opinionDetroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said a non-call on a late loose-ball play involving Ausar Thompson and Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen was “clear” and came at a pivotal moment in the Pistons’ 117-113 Game 5 loss to the Cavaliers Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena.
Lions to Play Familiar Foe on Thanksgiving in New 2026 NFL Schedule Leak
Read full article: Lions to Play Familiar Foe on Thanksgiving in New 2026 NFL Schedule LeakOn Wednesday evening another clue as for what the Lions have in store for them this year was revealed. According to NFL Insider, Jordan Schultz, the Lions will host the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day during Week 12 of the NFL regular season.
From jackets to shorts: Metro Detroit set for dramatic warmup
Read full article: From jackets to shorts: Metro Detroit set for dramatic warmupMetro Detroit is about to experience its warmest stretch of weather since the first week of October, marking a dramatic turnaround after weeks of chilly spring temperatures.
Police find human remains inside home during missing persons search on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police find human remains inside home during missing persons search on Detroit’s east sidePolice said they’ve found human remains inside a home during their missing persons search on Detroit’s east side.
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.
Off-duty Detroit firefighter bound over for trial in fatal Roseville crash
Read full article: Off-duty Detroit firefighter bound over for trial in fatal Roseville crashOff-duty Detroit firefighter Travis Turner, 26, previously charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed an 85-year-old woman, has been bound over for trial.
Cool, breezy Wednesday gives way to summer preview in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Cool, breezy Wednesday gives way to summer preview in Metro DetroitWednesday will feel noticeably cooler and breezy behind the front. High temperatures may struggle to climb much beyond the mid 50s in Metro Detroit, while communities farther north could remain even cooler at times under mostly cloudy skies.
Detroit launches ‘Occupy the Summer’ to keep youth safe and engaged
Read full article: Detroit launches ‘Occupy the Summer’ to keep youth safe and engagedWith just weeks left in the school year, Detroit leaders say they’re moving quickly to keep “downtime” from turning into danger, including violence, as more young people spend time outside.
‘God answered my prayers’: Detroit police, FBI lead search on city’s east side for missing persons cases
Read full article: ‘God answered my prayers’: Detroit police, FBI lead search on city’s east side for missing persons casesDetroit police and multiple law enforcement agencies launched a massive search on the city’s east side as part of an ongoing effort to locate missing persons, including 33-year-old missing Detroit woman Shanika Brewer.
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.
J.B. Bickerstaff blasts free-throw disparity after Detroit Pistons’ Game 4 loss to Cleveland
Read full article: J.B. Bickerstaff blasts free-throw disparity after Detroit Pistons’ Game 4 loss to ClevelandDetroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff didn’t hold back after his team’s Game 4 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, calling out what he described as a “changed” whistle and a glaring free-throw disparity that he said was impossible to ignore.
From 4 points to tying a playoff record with a 39-point half, Donovan Mitchell flips Game 4 for Cavs
Read full article: From 4 points to tying a playoff record with a 39-point half, Donovan Mitchell flips Game 4 for CavsDonovan Mitchell had his worst first half in a playoff game since joining the Cleveland Cavaliers in September 2022.
Donovan Mitchell explodes for 43 points as Cavs use third-quarter avalanche to crush Detroit Pistons
Read full article: Donovan Mitchell explodes for 43 points as Cavs use third-quarter avalanche to crush Detroit PistonsThe Cleveland Cavaliers extended their undefeated home playoff streak and evened the series behind a dominant third-quarter surge, defeating the Detroit Pistons 112-103 in Game 4 on Monday night.
Metro Detroit braces for overnight frost before rain arrives Tuesday
Read full article: Metro Detroit braces for overnight frost before rain arrives TuesdayMetro Detroit is in for another cold night, with frost and near freezing temperatures possible early Tuesday morning before a wetter pattern arrives Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Frost Advisory in effect for parts of SE Michigan overnight into Tuesday morning
Read full article: Frost Advisory in effect for parts of SE Michigan overnight into Tuesday morningThe Detroit National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw, Wayne, Livingston, Oakland, and Genesee counties from midnight tonight until 8 a.m. Tuesday.
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.
Spotty midweek showers give way to warmer days ahead in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Spotty midweek showers give way to warmer days ahead in Metro DetroitTuesday will start dry, with some sunshine, before rain arrives. Rain begins in the afternoon, and there could be a few rumbles of thunder along the way.
‘He was a ghost since ‘94’: Detroit murder suspect caught after 30 years on the run in Panama
Read full article: ‘He was a ghost since ‘94’: Detroit murder suspect caught after 30 years on the run in PanamaThe U.S. Marshals Service’s 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.
Educational institutions issue statements regarding operations after significant water break in Oakland County
Read full article: Educational institutions issue statements regarding operations after significant water break in Oakland CountySome school districts are watching the situation, and other institutions are canceling in-person classes for Monday
Families celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch, surprises, special moments
Read full article: Families celebrate Mother’s Day with brunch, surprises, special momentsSunday’s sunshine set the perfect backdrop for Mother’s Day celebrations across the area, with families gathering to honor the women who give so much throughout the year.
Pistons fall to Cavaliers 116-109 in Game 3, still lead series 2-1
Read full article: Pistons fall to Cavaliers 116-109 in Game 3, still lead series 2-1The top-seeded Detroit Pistons fell 116-109 to the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday at Rocket Arena.
From sunshine to storms: SE Michigan braces for Mother’s Day weekend weather shift with rain, gusty wind
Read full article: From sunshine to storms: SE Michigan braces for Mother’s Day weekend weather shift with rain, gusty windScattered rain and possibly strong storms will develop across southeast Michigan Saturday afternoon.
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. That’s why Local 4 is working to help stock Detroit’s community tool libraries with donations for our May Go 4 It event, “Tools to Spare.”
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 Detroit’s neighborhood lawn crews where it hurts — 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.
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 “essential economy.”
Detroit cop accused of using woman’s phone to send explicit photos to himself pleads no contest
Read full article: Detroit cop accused of using woman’s phone to send explicit photos to himself pleads no contestA Detroit police officer accused of using a woman’s phone to send explicit photos to himself during a traffic stop has pleaded no contest.
Cade Cunningham credits Detroit Pistons’ focus, energy after Game 2 victory over Cleveland
Read full article: Cade Cunningham credits Detroit Pistons’ focus, energy after Game 2 victory over ClevelandCade Cunningham said the Detroit Pistons “set the tone” with a high-intensity effort in Game 2 as the two-time All-Star guard helped lead a 107-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, giving them a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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 “Canvas”, 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 “Canvas”, an online platform widely used for coursework, grades, and class communication.
Daniss Jenkins credits Detroit Pistons defense, Cunningham’s ‘closer’ mentality, credits Harris for growth
Read full article: Daniss Jenkins credits Detroit Pistons defense, Cunningham’s ‘closer’ mentality, credits Harris for growthDetroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins credited the team’s defense and late-game execution after Thursday night’s 107-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers gave Detroit a commanding 2-0 series lead.
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 don’t fall through the cracks.
A city in blue and green: How Detroit is turning NF awareness into action
Read full article: A city in blue and green: How Detroit is turning NF awareness into actionEach May, communities across the country recognize Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month -- a time dedicated to increasing understanding, visibility and support for those affected by the condition.