Ann Arbor, like many other cities, is wrestling with the same question: When someone calls 911 because they are having a mental health crisis, is sending a police officer always the right call? Ann Arbor is now doing something about that.

Attention stargazers -- this is your week.

Starting Tuesday, Metro Detroit is all about the kids. Metro Detroit Youth Day is back, and this year it is bigger than ever.

If you have not been to the Guardian Building in downtown Detroit lately, there’s a reason to go this month.

For more than 500 years, a Japanese tradition has brought families together every summer to honor the loved ones they have lost. On Saturday, Aug. 8, that tradition comes to Bloomfield Hills.

One of the best parts of summer in Michigan is getting outside and enjoying the woods, the water, and the fresh air.

A Macomb County nonprofit has given kids with disabilities, developmental differences and in need; free therapy, life skills and a safe free place for nearly 30 years. Now, they need help.

Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD) wants voters to approve Proposal S for its students.

On Friday, there are more than 200 Highland Games gatherings every year across the United States and Canada. The first one in America was held in New York in 1836. And we have a proud tradition right here in Metro Detroit.

A lot of people think it’s just stress, but burnout is a very different story.

Local 4’s Jason Colthorp had a chance to talk to the two lovable Brits and social media stars -- Josh and Jase.

A program that’s open to the public and supports members of the skilled trades is happening on Wednesday.

Last year, the Reptarium in Utica got even bigger and made a splash by opening its own aquarium. You can get a hands-on experience with reptiles, mammals, and now capybaras.

A major celebration is happening this weekend in Midtown, and it’s all to help build up Detroit’s Chinatown corridor.

Happy birthday, Detroit!

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities organization brings together students, parents, and community leaders to help young minds excel beyond the classroom through networking, service, and scholarship support.

One of Metro Detroit’s biggest summer festivals is back this weekend in Sterling Heights.

The company behind ChatGPT just announced that two of its AI programs broke out of a locked testing environment on their own and hacked into another tech company. No humans told them to do it. They just did it.

An Michigan State University researcher is using an unlikely tool to help others understand rural community issues.

This midterm election on November 3, Dearborn voters will see an option to approve a $1.5 billion bond for Dearborn Public Schools.

10 days ago lawmakers on Capitol Hills passed the “21st Century Road to Housing Act”, boosting housing supply, cutting costs and expanding access to affordable homes.

The DIA and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy are partnering to showcase art outdoors.

$15 million in renovations are coming to St. Clair Metro park in Harrison Township over the next three years.

Across Michigan rural hospitals have begun struggling, cutting departments and now closing down.

A creative art enrichment program for artists with intellectual or developmental disabilities will is hosting an art show in Oakland County.

On July 18 more than 200 boats and 16-hundred sailors will set off from the black river and head up to Mackinac Island for the Bayview Mackinac race.

After Canadian wildfires, smoke is impacting air quality in Michigan.

Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite, the illness attacks intestines, leading to severe stomach cramps, watery diarrhea, and nausea that can last for weeks.

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage for the summer.

Belle Isle has been a part of Detroit’s history for nearly 150 years.

The Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open July 27.

Sterling Heights will officially celebrate the grand opening of the new Athletic Hub on Saturday.

Looking to check off that next career goal? How about a round of golf?

It’s been a week since the Michigan Legislature passed the state budget, and for parents and educators, there is a lot to know about what’s in it for schools.

A National Archives Tour of historical documents is making a stop at the Henry Ford.

Swim Across America motor city mile has reached over $100k in donations, $20k more than last year.

A new study finds 1 in 5 teens and young adults are turning to AI when they are feeling sad, stressed or scared.

FEMA is covering 90% of costs of neighborhood flooding in Dearborn by giving the city over $8 million in federal funding.

The Uncle Sam Jam will bring over 40 rides, a chance to ride a monster truck, shows and tournaments to Wayne County this weekend.

This summer, your library card can get you access to a Michigan Activity Pass for free.

A mobile market is coming to Wayne County to help bring fresh food to neighborhoods in need.

Scientists have confirmed a tiny invasive shrimp species from Eastern Europe lives in Lake Superior, previously the final Great Lake to have avoided the spread of the species.

An organization for women in STEM wants to bring the number of scholarships they’ve given away from $800k to $1 million.

Michigan legislature is working to pass a new law to help build more affordable housing across the state.

A free virtual workshop to help find side hustles and freelance work will be hosted this weekend.

A fast-moving parasite outbreak is spreading across Southeast Michigan, and now we are getting answers from the state’s top doctor.

If you believe the legend, Michigan is Bigfoot country.

This holiday weekend comes with two big milestones. America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, and the National Cherry Festival turns 100.

Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island is connected to America’s fight for freedom because the fort and its predecessor, just a few miles away on the mainland, were directly shaped by the American Revolution.

It’s one of the most important documents ever written. This year, it turns 250 years old.

The heat we are dealing with isn’t miserable for everyone in Michigan — it’s also creating a serious problem outside.

Kids are out of school for the summer, and while they are busy having fun, a new study from the University of Michigan suggests that what happened to them inside that classroom all year may matter more than we ever realized.

Even though we are sweating through a brutal heat wave, we normally love getting outside during the summer. And that always comes with an unwanted crowd — mosquitoes.

This is the third day in a row we are hovering around triple-digit temps. And chances are you can’t just stay home and wait for things to cool off.

Three years ago Michigan’s hands-free driving law went into effect, now a survey reveals the law’s impact.

As Michigan goes into an uncomfortable heatwave, Michiganders might see a higher energy bill, here’s what you can do.

A man claims to have found the first scientifically verified Bigfoot specimen, he claims after DNA testing the body has 58.5% Neanderthal and 41.5% human DNA.

This November election, Michigan voters will be asked if they would like to convene a constitutional convention.

In 2024 3 Lansing cemeteries brought in 495k in revenue, but costs added up to more than 1 million that same year.

Amazon’s Prime Day runs this year as a four-day event and some deals may not be as good as they sound.

A Macomb County thrift shop helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking.

A local nonprofit is turning a community space into a fun-filled village designed with accessibility in mind.

Share Detroit is hosting a free event to give back for “Together Tuesday”.

This year the Michigan Department of Education released a formal AI guidance for schools, placing a focus on AI literacy as a new essential skill.

Friday is Juneteenth, and the story behind this holiday is one every American should know. It is a story about freedom delayed.

Father’s Day is coming up this weekend, but for many families, the role of a dad starts long before a baby is born.

Some therapists and doctors are now noticing an unexpected side affect of weight loss drugs, changes in relationships.

A program in Michigan aims to help summer food insecurity by being one call away.

“Occupy the Summer” kicks off on Friday, June 12.

Michigan’s Summer Free Fishing Weekend is June 13 and 14.

The ITS America Conference & Expo brings 3,000 transportation leaders, engineers, government officials and technology companies together for one of North America’s largest intelligent transportation and mobility conferences.

In 2022 Macomb County prosecutor’s office created a special unit dedicated to investigating and prosecuting hate crimes, now they have a new leader.

Blood tests can identify Alzheimer’s related changed in the brain earlier than before.

Priority Waste is responsible for most of Metro Detroit’s trash pick up, covering 117 cities.

Detroit’s fashion legacy lives on! From Motown glam to today’s Avenue of Fashion, local artists are shaping the city’s next style wave.

New research shows that Metro Detroit’s Rx Kids program is making a big impact: families are seeing fewer preterm births, healthier babies, and improved well-being.

Summer can be tough for grieving kids, but Northville’s New Hope Center is offering a free Circles of Hope camp July 23-24 for ages 4-14.

Washago, the lake sturgeon, toured Metro Detroit schools to teach kids about conservation. Now it’s heading home to the wild!

In Macomb County, a new music festival is coming this summer.

A lot of parents worry about the choices their teens are making, especially after some of the large “teen takeover” events we’ve seen recently across Metro Detroit.

The Macomb Symphony Orchestra has a new story to put on its stage.

Heart disease and stoke are two of the biggest health threats in Michigan, now becoming more common in younger adults.

Throughout the spring, the housing market began to see more buyers and more interested.

Detroit is working on a mid-block lighting plan and is asking for community feedback before it’s next phase.

State lawmakers on both sides are creating bills to reduce the effect of medical debt on Michigan families.

Local doctors and advocates are working to lower Michigan’s high maternal and infant mortality rates and the financial pressures that come with a new baby.

After nearly 30 years with the Sterling Heights Police department Captain Colleen Hoover is retiring.

“No Mow May” has been popular over the last few years; letting your grass grow a little longer in May to help bees and other pollinators early in the season.

Ally Financial is teaming up with Detroit’s own Buddy’s Pizza with cash prizes hidden in select boxes.

A local nonprofit is using some unusual help to clean up a wooded area in Romeo -- goats.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and experts say many men are still struggling in silence.

Mother’s Day shopping is expected to hit a record high this year.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and for a lot of people, it’s a beautiful day of brunch, flowers, and quality time with the moms and mother figures in our lives -- a day to celebrate the women who raised us. But for some people, this weekend is a bit complicated.

You can buy it at a gas station, and doctors say it is becoming seriously addictive. It is called 7-OH, short for 7-Hydroxymitragynine.

Detroit’s next generation of artists is getting ready for a big night on one of the city’s most iconic stages.

We’re learning more about a suspected hantavirus outbreak that happened at sea.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Thousands of people struggle with anxiety, depression, and addiction, but many still feel like they can’t talk about things like that.

The United States is stepping in to protect global shipping.

A local group is spreading a simple yet powerful message: you are not alone.

The Great Lakes are a summer vacation spot, but there’s also a threat that our state is trying to protect the lakes from. Those are invasive species.