Concerns were brought to Local 4’s attention about Lamar Willis, 44, a former music teacher who resigned after being charged with multiple sex crimes against children in the Southfield Public school system before moving to the Detroit public school system.

Whether it’s a church, mosque, synagogue, houses of worship have long been viewed as sanctuaries and safe havens.

Developers say plans for the campus include a mix of workforce housing, ground-floor retail space, and opportunities for future commercial development.

For this month’s Go 4 It, we will be in Southfield, where there will be car seat inspections and free bike helmets.

Residents at a senior living apartment complex in Southfield were evacuated Wednesday morning after a garbage truck hit a gas main.

The mother, who police say was driving the vehicle and does not have a valid driver's license, remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Two adults and two young children were hospitalized on Sunday after their vehicle left the roadway in Southfield and ended up in a steep embankment.

Who has the best soul food in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best soul food.

Federal officials say Thomas identified properties facing potential tax foreclosure and diverted them into her control by filing multiple fraudulent quitclaim deeds.

William Eddie Miller, a Korean War veteran from Southfield, is celebrating his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends.

What is the best funeral home in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best funeral home.

A 37-year-old mother from Southfield is facing manslaughter charges after reportedly denying her 4-year-old son medical care.

Southfield police are asking the public for help finding a missing and endangered 65-year-old man.

Police are seeking information about a 14-year-old man who went missing in Southfield.

What is the best CBD store in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best CBD store.

Police are seeking information about a 60-year-old woman who went missing in Southfield.

Police are seeking information about a 47-year-old manwho went missing in Southfield.

Police have located the 42-year-old woman who went missing in Southfield on Friday.

Michael Lopez will serve life in prison for the killing of Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said, bringing an emotional end to a nearly two-year wait for Said’s family.

Police are seeking information about a 16-year-old boy who went missing in Southfield.

Most people learn to swim as kids, but what happens when you never did?

Police are seeking information about a 16-year-old boy who went missing in Southfield.

A 29-year-old man will spend less than a year in jail for a hit-and-run that killed a 71-year-old veteran in a wheelchair in Oakland County.

A police chase that began in Southfield ended in a fiery crash in Detroit early Tuesday morning.

Police are seeking information about a 23-year-old man who went missing in Southfield.

Southfield police are asking the public for help finding a missing 70-year-old woman.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Big Boy Restaurants are giving one Metro Detroit graduate a chance to win a fully catered graduation celebration from a Big Boy Food Truck.

Toby Jacob Rhodes, 54, was charged by Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald with a hate crime after alleged Antisemitic threats to his neighbor and to children.

Officials have revealed why a task force raided the home of an Oakland County community leader this week.

A 21-year-old man from West Bloomfield is accused of shooting someone at a gas station.

A prominent Lathrup Village community leader is facing multiple charges following his arrest on Monday.

A Detroit woman is recovering in the hospital after being stabbed in Southfield Thursday morning.

A man suffered a seizure while driving to a doctor’s appointment, causing a crash at a Southfield hospital entrance, police said.

JobFairGiant.com hosting career fair April 30th

Tomika Alexander is raising money to boost the Crime Stoppers of Michigan reward for the killing of her son from up to $2,500 to $10,000.

Police are seeking information about a 13-year-old boy who went missing in Southfield.

A SWAT team and several heavily armed police officers have shut down a street in Southfield.

A Southfield man pleaded guilty to illegally possessing Social Security cards, driver’s licenses, and equipment to make fake documents, all of which were ultimately used to cause over half a million dollars in fraud losses.

Southfield police say they may never know why Deborah Kennedy was killed, but they say new forensic testing has identified who was responsible nearly three decades later.

A man has pleaded no contest in the case of an Oakland County hit-and-run that killed a veteran in a wheelchair.

A Warren man pleaded guilty to fleeing police in a case stemming from a Halloween chase that ended in a crash and left another driver critically injured.

Police in Southfield have confirmed a missing 13-year-old boy has been recovered.

Police are seeking information about a 62-year-old man who went missing in Southfield.

A major job fair is happening in Metro Detroit this week, with over 550 job openings across multiple industries and same-day interviews available.

Police are seeking information about a 55-year-old man who went missing in Southfield.

Gift of Life will be hosting our annual Comfort Blanket Event on March 26 at the Pearls Event Center in Southfield, an early kick-off to National Donate Life Month.

Comedian is performing in Southfield this weekend

A 24-year-old Southfield college student has become the first patient in Michigan to receive a new gene therapy that could potentially cure sickle cell disease – marking a significant step forward in treatment.

The case against a woman accused of operating a massage parlor where workers were allegedly forced to provide sexual services has been dismissed.

Anyone who has seen Mahdi Aljaf or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Southfield Police Department at 248-796-5500.

Police are seeking information about a 27-year-old woman who went missing in Southfield.

Condo owners were told to keep paying Homeowners Association fees or face foreclosure after one of the Le Chateau Condominium buildings in Southfield burned down.

It’s peak pothole season in Michigan, and one bad hit can cost you hundreds -- even thousands -- of dollars, according to AJ Amer Halwani, owner of Midas in Southfield.

An Oakland County family built an igloo in their yard for their kids to play in, but how the city responded left them frustrated and confused.

A woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, causing death, after a man was found dead in Southfield.

After piles of medical records from Oakland Physical Therapy & Hand Rehabilitation clinics were found along a Detroit road, a security expert noted that anyone who thinks their information may have been exposed should act quickly.

After medical records were found scattered in the street, a Detroit woman said her trust in a rehabilitation clinic has been shattered.

A Detroit woman says her trust in a rehabilitation clinic has been shattered after discovering her personal information was scattered in the street.

Stevenson Elementary School in Metro Detroit celebrates March is Reading Month with a focus on literacy integrated throughout the school day.

When a cold front moved in earlier this month, a Southfield family wanted to have some fun, so they built an igloo in their front yard.

A robbery report at a Southfield hotel led to the discovery of suspected cocaine and fentanyl and evidence of human trafficking and three arrests.

A robbery report at a Southfield hotel led to the discovery of suspected cocaine and fentanyl and evidence of human trafficking.

A child was killed in a two-car crash in Detroit on Friday night, police said.

Standing outside Oakland Towne Square with her daughters, Southfield resident Emily Fink said she wanted her children to understand what it means to stand up for others.

A 29-year-old Detroit woman died after she was hit by a car while crossing the street in Southfield, police said.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib has released a statement slamming the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) move to expand in Southeast Michigan.

As her son would have been preparing for prom and graduation this year, Tamika Alexander instead marks the second anniversary of his death, still searching for answers in his unsolved killing.

The city of Southfield is encouraging residents to be more mindful about what they throw away by offering an alternative to traditional trash disposal. Ten composting drop boxes have been installed at seven locations across the city. The initiative aims to reduce food waste sent to landfills at no cost to residents.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and last year’s killing of 17-year-old London Thomas serves as a sad reminder that domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of age.

Southeast Michigan will gain over an hour of daylight during the month of February

You’re invited to take part in a massive housewarming party that helps Metro Detroit families in need as they work to furnish homes with essential items that create comfort, stability, and dignity that many of us take for granted. The campaign is underway through Feb. 24.

Dozens of residents at the Oxley Apartments, across from Providence Hospital on 9 Mile Road, started their Thursday morning with firefighters banging on their doors telling them to evacuate.

Michigan and other parts of the country have been hit with rough weather that’s not only delaying flights but also causing major problems for cargo transport below the planes.

27 people have been displaced after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Southfield.

A surge in traffic from I-696 construction detours is creating dangerous conditions at the intersection of 11 Mile Road and Southfield Road in Lathrup Village, where residents report frequent near-misses and crashes due to drivers ignoring stop signs and traffic rules.

Crews were battling an apartment fire in Southfield early Thursday morning.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald charged DeAngelo Brown, 22, of Sterling Heights, Amaju Dozier, 23, of Auburn Hills, and Romello Johnson, 23, of Harper Woods, with multiple counts related to a gang shooting that injured two innocent bystanders.

Southfield police say they have made a break in a gas station shooting that erupted last fall, announcing that the gunfire stemmed from a confrontation between rival gangs and left two innocent bystanders wounded.

A 28-year-old Canton man died Friday after being pinned beneath his snow plow while performing maintenance in a Southfield parking lot, police said.

GEICO is suing a Southfield-area woman because she did not list her 12-year-old daughter, who does not drive, on her personal injury protection form.

The Southfield Police Department is investigating the death of a 28-year-old driver that got pinned under the vehicle.

Police are seeking information about an elderly man who went missing in Southfield.

A security guard who shot and killed a woman outside a Southfield bar will not face charges.

A Southfield apartment building caught fire a few days before Christmas. Many tenants are still living in hotel rooms, but they say a charge for January’s rent is still appearing on their accounts.

An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 71-year-old veteran in a wheelchair in Oakland County.

Alex Fields, 33, was killed in the shooting, which began as a domestic incident during a birthday celebration at the bar, according to owner Kenny Valentino.

An unusual legal battle is brewing over who actually owns a home that’s currently on sale in Southfield.

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

A Southfield-area woman is being sued by GEICO for not listing her 12-year-old daughter, who does not drive, on her personal injury protection form.

GEICO is suing a Southfield-area woman because she did not list her 12-year-old daughter, who does not drive, on her personal injury protection form.

A woman was killed and another injured early Saturday morning in a shooting at a Southfield restaurant.

Our first Go 4 It event of 2026 takes us to Oakland County, where we’re hosting a book drive to help young readers.

A city in Michigan will pay $3.25 million after a woman was pronounced dead and woke up at a funeral home hours later.

GLP-1 medications help reduce appetite and promote weight loss, but can cause significant muscle loss without adequate protein intake and strength training, experts said.

A Detroit suburb has agreed to a $3.25 million settlement with the family of a young woman who had been declared dead at her home but was alive when her body bag was opened at a funeral home.

The city of Southfield has agreed to pay $3.25 million to settle a lawsuit with the mother of Timesha Beauchamp, who was wrongly declared dead by paramedics in 2020.

Police are emphasizing the dangers of unreported domestic violence after a deadly Christmas Day shooting

Anyone who has seen Angel Baker or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Southfield Police Department at 248-769-5500.

Authorities said the shooting stemmed from an assault that happened earlier that day. Police believe the woman’s boyfriend assaulted her and left.

A fire broke out in an apartment complex in Southfield, with flames visible through the roof when firefighters arrived.