A wake low is one of those weather terms that sounds strange, but the idea is pretty simple.

People living in manufactured housing communities across Southeast Michigan say their water is brown and yellow. They’re asking Local 4 to find out why.

An invasive beetle is continuing to spread across Michigan, and scientists at Michigan State University want to hear from you if you spot it.

Fast-moving storms have pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain.

Five bald eagles have been found dead over a two-week span, and Michigan officials are trying to figure out what happened.

Researchers say more wolves are roaming a remote Lake Superior island, using moose as one of their primary food sources.

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There’s a 30-day car insurance rule in Michigan that’s catching college parents and snowbirds off guard.

Hundreds of kids packed a gym in Rochester Hills recently for a chance to learn from two of Michigan’s newest national champions.

Three Metro Detroit women are facing federal charges in connection with a conspiracy that investigators said pumped more than $450,000 in suspected fraudulent pandemic benefits out of Michigan’s unemployment system.

The body of a missing Northern Michigan University student was recovered from the Lower Harbor in Marquette, authorities said.

The Houston Texans selected tight end Marlin Klein from the University of Michigan with the No. 59 overall pick in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night, adding a developing in-line option with size and blocking potential.

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Lenawee County.

A former Michigan corrections officer accused of having sex with inmates has pleaded guilty to one charge.

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A Michigan mother is facing charges after her 5-year-old daughter was found in the woods with lacerations on her neck and face.

Former Michigan staffer Paige Shiver revealed that during her years-long relationship with Sherrone Moore, she got pregnant and wanted to keep the baby.

Michigan State University researchers are trying to help little ones move.

A Michigan man drove from Grand Blanc, Michigan to Ohio and picked up a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her home, then brought her back across state lines to a hotel in Fenton, according to the FBI.

The executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches says input from coaches is “vital” in discussions about going to an age-based model that would include five years of eligibility for college athletes.

Michigan residents are being urged to take precautions as tick populations grow across the state and Lyme disease cases continue to climb year after year, according to state health officials.

The Michigan Court of Claims has ruled that the state isn’t legally responsible for the failure of the Edenville Dam.

The federal government is moving to change marijuana’s legal status -- a significant step, but Michigan’s cannabis industry isn’t celebrating yet.

Here's a full list of 75 concerts heading to Metro Detroit this summer that are included in Live Nation's $30 ticket sale.

A Michigan congresswoman has introduced legislation to stop federal immigration authorities from turning warehouses into detention centers.

Former GOP state lawmaker Tom Leonard withdrew from the race for Michigan’s governor.

Nearly 30 animals were removed from a Michigan home this week after they were allegedly found living in unsanitary conditions.

This year, seven properties in Michigan have already been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Three metro Detroit women are accused in a conspiracy that federal investigators said pumped more than $450,000 in suspected fraudulent pandemic benefits out of Michigan’s unemployment system.

Michigan environmental leaders say it’s important to teach the next generation to be better stewards of the environment, and learning how to recycle is part of that.

Federal prosecutors said Aaron Scott Hendrickson, 37, who has a history of violence going back decades, is now accused of strangling a child.

Twelve hospitals in Michigan have been named among the best in the U.S. for maternity care in 2026.

Michigan set a new recycling milestone for the fifth straight year. According to EGLE, the state’s recycling rate is up to 26%. It’s close to the goal of 30% by the year 2029.

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

Most of us don’t think too hard about where our grandparents came from, but for millions of Americans and tens of thousands of Michiganders, that family history could be worth a second passport.

At Detroit’s peak in the 1940s, it’s estimated that industrial companies were dumping six million gallons of waste into the Detroit and Rouge rivers every year.

A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is nearing its deadline, and the clock is ticking for global energy markets.

There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips.

The University of Michigan is opening an investigation into regent Jordan Acker’s alleged “disturbing” Slack messages about a student.

This week is National Volunteer Week -- a time to celebrate the people who show up for their communities and encourage more to join them.

The war in Iran is now hitting closer to home, right at the grocery store.

Michiganders who have cars out of state for more than a month are facing a costly car insurance issue.

A childhood visit to the Henry Ford Museum sparked Mikala Sposito's passion for welding. Now, at 21, she's the first woman ever to represent the United States in the International World Skills Welding Competition.

The U.S. Justice Department has demanded hundreds of thousands of ballots and related records from the Detroit area from the 2024 election.

The Justice Department is asking Wayne County to turn over every ballot from last November’s presidential election, and Michigan’s top Democrats say the request doesn’t make sense.

The Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is urging residents, businesses and property owners to report damage from recent severe weather events.

The American Red Cross is partnering with Gardner-White for a second time this year for a two-day blood drive across Michigan, with many locations in Metro Detroit.

A Michigan man recently won a $1 million lottery prize, marking his second big win in just over a year.

Water levels are holding steady at the Chenoygan Dam in Northern Michigan, but they are still incredibly high and crews are working to lower it down further.

IKEA is set to open a pop-up shop in Oakland County this summer, its second location in Michigan.

The 17th annual event sponsored by University of Michigan Softball is scheduled for Thursday April 23 at Carol Hutchins Stadium in Ann Arbor.

Officials outlined how they say a Michigan man plotted a mass murder at two nearby locations.

A Michigan driver was attacked by someone with an ax because he didn’t turn right at a red light, police said.

Many Michiganders who filed their state tax returns might notice they’re stuck in “pending review.”

Police have confirmed that a Michigan man was responsible for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a teenage girl 43 years ago.

What do you want us to ask Michigan's leaders when we head to this year's Mackinac Policy Conference?

A popular scenic site in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will be closed through the fall due to construction.

Officials said a hydro dam is online at the Cheboygan dam, and water levels are dropping.

A Michigan man who “became infatuated” with mass murders, and even planned to carry out his own, has learned his sentence.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell is demanding answers from the Trump Administration after mail delays hit Southeast Michigan, leaving some residents waiting on medications, bills and legal documents.

Storms barreling across the heart of the United States continue to threaten rain and pose flooding risks after causing at least one death when a man apparently was struck by lightning in Wisconsin.

Communities in West Michigan near the Croton Dam have been directed to evacuate the area as water levels continue to rise.

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, now may be the perfect time.

A Michigan man was struck with an ax after not turning right at a red light at an intersection on Tuesday, according to police.

The NCAA confirmed it is exploring a move to an age-based eligibility model that would give athletes a window of five years for Division I competition starting immediately after their high school graduation or 19th birthday, whichever comes first.

Water levels at the Cheboygan Dam complex kept climbing overnight, and more rain is in the forecast. As of Wednesday morning, the water level is just 6.6 inches below the top of the dam. As crews work around the clock, residents prepare for the possibility that the dam could be topped.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in 32 additional Michigan counties as severe weather continues to bring flooding, rising water levels, straight-line winds, and tornado damage across the state.

The Detroit Pistons are rolling out an expanded fan experience for the 2026 NBA playoffs, announcing a series of activations and in-game offerings for their first two home games of the opening round at Little Caesars Arena.

It’s springtime, and southeast Michigan has already seen bouts of severe weather, including tornadoes, tornado warnings, and straight-line winds.

Another round of severe weather is moving through Southeast Michigan on Wednesday, following a series of storms that left damage in many areas overnight.

Michigan DNR crews are using two 24-inch pumps at the Cheboygan dam, as officials work to keep the water level from rising further.

Yost Ice Arena was damaged after overnight storms swept through Ann Arbor.

Floodwaters from record rainfall in Wisconsin have inundated streets, trapping drivers and forcing officials to close sections of a highway.

The Detroit Tigers have signed rookie star Kevin McGonigle to a $150 million contract extension.

Overnight severe storms left damage across Metro Detroit early Wednesday morning.

Police have located the 14-year-old boy reported missing in Detroit.

The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch, covering 17 counties in southeast Michigan until 4 a.m. on Wednesday as conditions became increasingly favorable for severe storms.

The FBI has reported another significant rise in cryptocurrency scam losses in Michigan.

The FBI has reported another significant rise in cryptocurrency scam losses in Michigan.

The FBI has reported another significant rise in cryptocurrency scam losses in Michigan.

Michigan drivers are paying around $4 a gallon on average, and Consumer Reports says a few everyday habits can help stretch each tank.

April is Autism Awareness Month, and on Tuesday, we focused on what comes next as your child grows into adulthood.

It now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child until they turn 18, according to a new report from Lending Tree. It is the first time that number has ever crossed the $300,000 mark.

A man visiting Michigan stopped and bought a few scratch-off lottery tickets at a Detroit liquor store on the way to the airport. He ended up winning $1 million.

A 16-year-old girl was kidnapped, raped, and killed 43 years ago in Michigan, and nobody could find answers. Now, the man responsible has been identified.

Rounds of storms are expected in Metro Detroit Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, April 14, as another round of storms is expected.

Brian Hooker, the husband who reported his Lenawee County wife missing after she fell overboard during a boating trip in the Bahamas, has been released from police custody, per NBC News, though authorities say he remains a suspect in the ongoing investigation.

An area of Michigan’s famous Tunnel of Trees has collapsed.

The Detroit Pistons are hosting a playoff series for the first time in nearly two decades, and their run will begin right here on Local 4.

Michigan residents who filed their state tax returns weeks — or even months — ago are still waiting on their refunds, and many say they’re not getting answers.

A daycare told a Michigan mother that there had been a “minor incident” with her daughter. The next thing she knew, she was in the hospital with the child.

Lynette Hooker was on a boat in the Bahamas when she went overboard and vanished. Here’s what we know about the arrest of her husband and what happened that day.

Thousands of Michigan Wolverines fans lined the streets of Ann Arbor on Saturday to celebrate the men’s basketball team’s national championship title.

A Michigan man is accused of driving into Ohio to pick up a missing 15-year-old girl and bringing her back to a hotel, the FBI said.

A Michigan woman was on a boat in the Bahamas when she went overboard. Now her husband has been taken into custody.

New details are emerging in the Bahamas as investigators continue searching for Lenawee County woman Lynette Hooker, who disappeared over the weekend while traveling by boat.

The State Emergency Operations Center was activated in the northern Lower Michigan Friday due to rising water levels at the Cheboygan Dam.

Nikco Sports releases a limited-edition commemorative basketball - and it's already flying off the shelves

Michigan ranks 44th in the country in reading. Only 4 in 10 Fourth Graders are reading at grade level. And more than 60% of Third Graders did not pass the state reading exam.