Former Osceola County Man Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Three Minors.

The state of Michigan has suspended the operations of a Detroit truck driving school after a Local 4 investigation.

Multiple rounds of strong-to-severe thunderstorms are moving across Metro Detroit Monday.

Multiple rounds of strong-to-severe thunderstorms are expected to move across Metro Detroit on Monday and Tuesday.

“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.

4Warn Weather Alerts have been issued for Monday and Tuesday as storms may bring damaging winds, large hail, torrential rainfall, and isolated tornadoes across Metro Detroit.

Storms may bring damaging winds, large hail, torrential rainfall, and isolated tornadoes. We have issued a 4Warn Weather alert for both afternoons and evenings.

The No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons’ playoff run ended Sunday at Little Caesars Arena with a 125-94 loss to the No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7.

A tornado warning has been issued in Sanilac County until 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Here are nine tips to help you save money on car insurance if you've recently been hit with costly and unexpected issues.

A Michigan man found out how long he’ll spend in prison after he purposely ran over and killed a groomsman on his wedding day.

Oakland County man graduated from college and cashed in on a $110,000 Fantasy 5 Double Play prize on the same day!

A Michigan woman who has played Lotto 47 since it began won $1.67 million jackpot after a spur of the moment decision.

A state representative started a push for a bipartisan group to strengthen the workforce. He wants lawmakers to expand opportunities for workers.

Remember your favorite CDs and DVDs? If you feel like walking further down memory lane, what about cassette and VHS tapes? Well, those relics are now called physical media.

The Detroit Pistons may be facing a difficult but necessary decision as their Eastern Conference semifinal series shifts deeper into crunch time: either reducing Jalen Duren’s minutes or temporarily benching him.

The 2018 West Michigan Woman of the Year will spend more than five years in federal prison for her role in a fraud scheme that stole more than $1 million meant for vulnerable school children.

Over 230 players have declared for the Professional Women’s Hockey League draft, and a dozen of those players have connections to Michigan.

Seniors from across Metro Detroit traveled to Lansing on Wednesday to advocate for issues impacting older adults across Michigan.

Initiative promotes active lifestyles for all ages

Rain returns to Metro Detroit on Tuesday, with more chances for showers on Wednesday and this weekend.

A Michigan man will spend decades behind bars after running over and killing his best friend -- who had served as a groomsman at his wedding that day.

The disappearance and murder of a 16-year-old girl was solved more than 40 years later with the help of college students.

The BirdCast model predicts the intensity of bird migration for specific areas - turn out your lights to aid migration in Michigan.

For months, Local 4 has been telling viewers about Metro Detroit families who have been hit with unexpected and costly car insurance troubles.

According to city officials, “Instances of water use for non-essential purposes during the State of Emergency will be investigated, and violators may be prosecuted.”

A man from Mount Pleasant has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teen after allegedly firebombing a Brighton Township neighborhood and stalking a child.

A Michigan man was trying to hide and destroy evidence while federal officials were searching his home, authorities said.

A Warren man is accused of asking what he believed was a “minor boy” to connect him with a young girl.

An Oakland County woman is accused of using millions of dollars from a $20 million state grant for personal purchases.

A Pontiac nonprofit is turning community concerns into a summer opportunity for local teens.

The Continental restaurant, located on the historic Ford Estate, just launched its new spring menu.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has added two water-scooping planes to help battle wildfires.

High temperatures are warmer than what we’ve had the past few days in Metro Detroit. Expect high temperatures to warm into the low 60s by Friday afternoon.

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

Here are the 20 most dangerous cities and townships for car crashes in Michigan.

The Missing in Michigan association connects those loved ones with resources and much-needed community.

About 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 legal substance sold in some smoke shops, vape stores, and gas stations across Michigan is raising major concerns among addiction specialists, who say the drug can trigger addiction within days.

A Michigan man broke a state record by catching a massive fish.

Former Detroit Lion to hold summer program for youth

Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state.

Hockey star Kirsten Simms believes Detroit’s new Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise is more than just an expansion team; it’s a milestone moment for girls’ hockey in one of America’s most passionate hockey markets.

A Frost Advisory remains in effect overnight for parts of Metro Detroit, including Oakland, Livingston, Washtenaw, Lenawee, and St. Clair counties, as unseasonably cold air continues across southeast Michigan.

Framber Valdez and A.J. Hinch have been suspended after the Detroit Tigers’ dust-up with the Boston Red Sox.

Kajy Law CEO says drivers are often paying more than they need to — and a few simple steps can help

The Great Lakes have a powerful influence on the weather across the state of Michigan.

Detroit is finally getting a professional women’s hockey team.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reported elevated fire danger across Michigan, particularly in the northern Lower Peninsula, following dry conditions, wind, and downed trees and branches.

Meet Your Best Friend at Michigan Humane’s Tailgate

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.

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

The Detroit Pistons announced a slate of playoff activations, fan events, and new food and retail offerings ahead of Game 1 of their second-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena.

Democrat Chedrick Greene has won a special election in Michigan, securing the party’s control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s term.

St. Joe, Oscoda, and Leland are travel options in Michigan

A man shot his wife and daughter in northern Michigan before turning the gun on himself on Sunday, police said.

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.

The Great Lakes are a living system that reacts to whatever we do. Between shipping and tourism, the lakes generate billions of dollars for our economy.

A federal criminal complaint was filed against Shawn Michael Smith, 32, of Warren, for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor after a lengthy undercover chat.

The top-seeded Detroit Pistons defeated the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic in Game 7 at Little Caesars Arena to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Three Michigan women are accused of running a 19-month pandemic fraud scheme that drained more than $450,000.

Police have launched “Operation Ghost Rider,” which means officers are riding in unmarked cars and looking for distracted drivers to pull over.

Here’s how to buy Live Nation’s $30 concert tickets, as 75 shows across Michigan are included in the sale.

It’s been five decades of basement flooding, and a Michigan couple said their city didn’t even have records of the sewer line.

Actors James Jude Courtney and Brad Loree, both known for portraying Michael Myers in the Halloween movie franchise, will meet fans at a special event.

Now that April is behind us, May brings more than just flowers. Something else is popping up in forests all across Michigan: the hunt is on for the morel mushroom.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this month is about encouraging people to speak up and share their mental health stories.

Duke and Gonzaga will hold a nonconference game at LCA in February of 2027. This comes weeks after the announcement that Michigan State will host Arkansas for a contest on Thanksgiving of 2026.

Giavani Cairo appears in ‘The Chosen’

And while many feel new startups might belong in San Francisco or New York, that’s changing. Digital tools are making it possible to launch and run a business from anywhere, and many are looking at places like Michigan.

A meth lab was discovered in a Michigan State University academic building.

Gas prices are rising. Michigan’s average cost for a gallon of regular gas jumped 32 cents overnight. Some gas stations are already hitting $5 or more per gallon.

An administrator at an adult assisted living facility in Michigan has been bound over on charges, including involuntary manslaughter, in connection with a resident’s death, officials said.

A Detroit civil rights attorney has filed two lawsuits against the Detroit Police Department and the Warren Police Department, alleging officers used excessive force in two separate incidents involving his clients.

Peoples lives and futures have been put on hold as the state of Michigan investigates the Detroit Training Center and finds “multiple violations.”

Brenda Tracy’s lawsuit against Michigan State University over the leak of her identity in the sexual harassment investigation involving former head coach Mel Tucker has been dismissed by a federal judge.

Mothfire Brewing Company’s Panda earned silver in World Beer Cup

Gas prices around Michigan continue to rise heading into the summer, with the average now well above $4 per gallon.

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

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men’s and women’s sides to 76 teams for next season.

The Michigan-Ohio border slices directly through one family’s property. It’s more than just a fun fact. It means more money out of their pockets in more ways than one.

The investigation began on April 6, 2026, when a complainant brought a found cellphone to the Romulus Police Department.

Decades ago, one man looked at a potato chip and said, “I can make this better.” That turned into a quest -- and it turns out there’s a lot of science behind a bag of chips.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that a steel company plans to invest $43.4 million and create 40 new jobs in Lenawee County as part of an expansion project.

If you are out on the roads today, be aware that law enforcement is watching, and you might not even know it.

A Michigan man who defrauded two non-profits out of more than $750,000 while serving in top leadership roles, driving a historic theatre into bankruptcy, has been sentenced.

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.