You can chip in to help children this holiday season by participating in one of our two Toys For Tots toy drives.

A man is facing multiple charges after prosecutors say he operated a “house of prostitution” out of his Wayne County home.

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Richard Navoy, 70, of Allen Park, in connection with human trafficking and prostitution of women.

Police are searching for a man who burglarized a Buffalo Wild Wings in Southgate.

A pedestrian has been listed in critical condition after he was hit by a vehicle in Southgate.

Hungarian restaurant now taking Thanksgiving reservations

Southgate police are searching for a man posing as an armored truck employee to get into a cash safe.

Here is an interactive map showing Nov. 5, 2024, General Election results by Michigan county.

A man was arrested Wednesday evening after shooting someone several times and then barricading himself from officers for a brief period.

There is a police situation taking place in Southgate.

Alyssa Taylor Usher, 30, from Riverview, has pleaded guilty to her role in a drunken head-on Southgate crash that killed one person and injured four others.

Neighbors and small businesses are stepping up to help one another during widespread power outages.

An Allen Park man shared how he found out that a lottery ticket he bought was worth $500,000.

A Southgate man was caught with child pornography after he bragged about it to somebody in Alaska, officials said.

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

A driver from Southgate has been arrested for running over a Cedar Point employee in the parking lot of the amusement park, police said.

A Metro Detroit school bus driver is being recognized as a local hero after rescuing a choking student who had just been dropped off.

A Southgate school bus driver is being credited with saving the life of a 7-year-old Northpointe Elementary School student.

A Southgate school bus driver is being credited with saving the life of a 7-year-old Northpointe Elementary School student.

A 30-year-old woman from Riverview is facing three felonies for her alleged role in a deadly head-on collision in Southgate.

Those who live in Downriver communities may awaken to find their lawns adorned with Easter eggs, with proceeds supporting a young girl impacted by seizures.

A federal jury has convicted a Southgate man on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a child, coercion, enticement of a minor, and receipt of child pornography.

“God was looking after me.”

A massive fire on a second-story balcony has displaced hundreds of senior citizens living at the Southgate Meadows Apartment Complex.

Officials said it’s too early to know how many people are injured or accounted for.

People living in a Southgate neighborhood share concerns over a vacant school being demolished due to what they believe what was inside of it.

If there’s one thing missing from an IMAX movie experience, it’s a reclining chair -- and MJR Theatres is constructing just that in Metro Detroit.

People living in a Southgate neighborhood share concerns over a vacant school being demolished due to what they believe what was inside of it.

Police are searching for a Southfield girl who was last seen at an MJR movie theater Downriver.

A Michigan Lottery player won $25,000 a year on a Lucky For Life ticket purchased at a Southgate 7-Eleven store.

Police are investigating after packets with antisemitic fliers were placed outside of homes in Southgate.

According to his plea deal, while working as a detective, Michael Pacteles accepted bribes, including a vehicle and $3,200 in cash from the towing company operator.

An intersection in Southgate has been shut down after wind blew down the traffic signals, officials said.

A Downriver nonprofit is dealing with a crime that's really hurt its mission of helping the disabled.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested for killing a 41-year-old in the middle of the night at a Southgate home, police said.

Residents of a Southgate apartment complex were forced out of their homes over the weekend due to busted pipes that drenched their homes.

A Southgate couple celebrated their love and said their “I dos” on Wednesday in front of family and friends at the ALDI model store in Illinois.

The decomposed remains of a white man were found 36 years ago in a field used for growing soybeans in Southgate.

A Downriver man wants everyone to know about the busboy who saved his life.

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Southgate on Nov. 8, 2022.

A Downriver community is divided over a floral mural showcased on the building of a Southgate hair salon looking to refresh its image.

Harry Maguire has been dropped by Manchester United despite being its club captain and the most expensive defender in soccer history.

Auto-makers have made it clear that electric vehicles are the future. For that to happen, you need places to charge them, and that’s what Kroger, DTE, and a company called Volta Charging are trying to do as they’re looking to bring charging stations to places that don’t have many.

State police said they found cocaine and a loaded gun inside a car after arresting the driver for operating without a license near a motel in Southgate.

A Southgate man is accused of murdering his wife inside their home and moving her body to another location in Washtenaw County, police said.

Police located the body of a missing Southgate woman and her husband was taken into custody, police said.

The body of a missing Southgate woman was found in Superior Township, officials say. The husband is in custody.

Here’s where to find Michigan election results for the Southgate primary election on Aug. 2, 2022.

Seven police departments helped arrest a man after he drove off with his girlfriend’s 2-year-old child during an argument in Lincoln Park and fled from officers at high speeds in three different cities, officials said.

On Saturday, hundreds of motorcyclists came together for the Rotary Wounded America Ride.

A Southgate man is accused of sending nude photographs to a 13-year-old girl and enticing her to do so in return, officials said. He was a friend of the girl’s family, according to police.

A Southgate nurse admitted that she stole COVID vaccine cards from a Detroit hospital and sold them to residents for $150-$200.

Thousands of packages and letters are delivered every day to different homes out of a Southgate post office.

Gary Franklin and his family were on vacation in Playa del Carmen and doing some snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico when Franklin felt his University of Michigan class ring slip off his finger.

This week, we're bragging about Elana Anderson: A senior at Southgate Anderson High School who is graduating at the very top of her class.

A dangerous TikTok challenge is now hitting close to home. It involves Orbeez, which are small gel water pellets being shot out of guns seen in the video player above.

An 11-year-old brought a BB gun to an elementary school in Southgate and shot a fellow student during recess, officials said.

A high school senior was killed and four other people were injured when a driver ran a red light into the path of an SUV at a Woodhaven intersection, officials said.

There are 2,500 people in Michigan waiting on an organ transplant, including more than 100 who need a new heart. Monday is National Organ Donor Day.

Potholes have become a Michigan tradition - not one we enjoy keeping alive.

Have you ever tried noodles from the Philipines? How about some tasty grilled chicken from Burundi? The world has tons of delicious cuisines, and you can try many of them here in Metro Detroit.

Surveillance video shows a Downriver salon being broken into -- and it’s just one of several businesses that have been hit by thieves in the same area in the last few weeks.

This week, we’re bragging about Nolan Pesci: A senior at Southgate Anderson High School who is ranked No. 1 in his class.

Here are tonight's top stories.

Name calling at a fast food restaurant in Southgate escalated into an employee throwing hot coffee at a customer’s face.

Track live election results for Southgate in the 2021 Michigan General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

We’re checking out the goods at Old Chicago in Southgate this Tasty Tuesday.

We’re checking out Old Chicago in Southgate this Tasty Tuesday, since we can’t get enough of the pies this National Pizza Month.

Raphael Jarrel Smiley, 32, and Beth Ann Kierczak, 37, are facing a slew of charges in connection with creating fake COVID vaccination cards and selling them to the public in two separate cases.

A Southgate nurse and a Detroit man have been charged in connection with two COVID vaccination card fraud schemes -- one involving the theft of real cards from a hospital and the other dealing in fake imported cards from China, federal officials said.

Feeding the masses with fresh, flavorful food from his hometown is a job Erik Galindo takes seriously. Michelle Oliver takes us to Dine in the D at Galindo's.

Here’s a closer look at the rainfall totals since this week’s rain started Tuesday afternoon in Metro Detroit.

A family-owned Southgate restaurant is targeted by a thief in the middle of the night.

A man was caught on camera stealing from a Southgate restaurant after breaking in with a landscaping rock, according to police.

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A Southgate family said their 4-year-old daughter saved them from a fire by waking her parents up in the middle of the night.

Two people were arrested overnight in Southgate when the stolen car they were using to flee police ran out of gas in the middle of the chase, authorities said.

Justin Danich was at the corner of Leroy Street and Cameron Avenue Sunday evening when he came across a woman walking her dog.

The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center will be hosting job fairs at multiple locations between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 3.

The Drug Enforcement Agency and Detroit Police Department are joining Saturday for something they hope will have an impact far greater than any drug bust.

SOUTHGATE, Mich. – The FBI had asked for tips from people to help identify those involved in the deadly Jan. 6 siege on the U.S. Capitol Building. Anthony Williams, a man from Southgate, was identified and reported. Police said he likely deleted photos and videos from his Facebook page, but authorities were able to get copies anyway. The tipster even supplied screenshots from William’s Facebook page. The FBI said photos of Williams inside the Capitol Building were deleted and perhaps Williams thought he was in the clear, but investigators were able to retrieve the deleted photos and videos.

SOUTHGATE, Mich. – Raymond John Alkewich, 31, is accused of killing a pregnant Southgate mother in a hit-and-run incident Saturday. He was arraigned Tuesday and was charged with failure to stop at scene of an accident resulting in death. Her family knows the arraignment won’t bring her back, but they’re hoping it’s a step in the right direction for the grieving family. It’s believed that over the weekend, Alkewich ran a light and struck Strother, who was crossing the street, and then kept on driving. The court is going to assess a $2 million bond,” said Judge Elisabeth Mullins.

SOUTHGATE, Mich. – A candlelight vigil was held Sunday night to remember 35-year-old Jessica Strother, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Southgate. “I tried to reach and I couldn’t get her in time and she just got hit. It’s unclear what led to the accident taking place but Johnson said the driver of the vehicle didn’t even try to stop. AdA vigil was held in the exact same place where Jessica was killed, near the intersection of Fort and Superior streets. I didn’t think that it even happened.

But it’s the illegal gun sales in Metro Detroit that are grabbing the attention of ATF agents. Keith Krolczyk is an assistant special agent in charge of ATF Detroit. “There is no shortage of gun violence in Detroit,” Krolczyk said. AdEdwards first got the attention of agents when, according to court documents, he started texting with James Clark from Southgate. Court documents revealed that Clark’s girlfriend would use a Facebook account to post images and short videos to her account showing the different guns for sale.

SOUTHGATE, Mich. – A 32-year-old man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife in Southgate. Amanda Marie Hilton, 31, was reported missing on New Year’s Day and was found dead in a field behind the La Colonnade Apartments on Tuesday. READ: Woman reported missing on New Year’s Day found dead near Southgate apartmentsThe apartment complex sits along Northline Road near Fordline Street. Ryan Hilton contacted the Southgate police to report that his wife was missing from their apartment and said that she was last seen in their apartment on Dec. 31. Watch the report from Jan. 5, 2021: Woman reported missing on New Year’s Day found dead near Southgate apartments

Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at 4:What we’ve learned about a homicide investigation in SouthgateBrand new developments into a homicide investigation in Southgate. Police have confirmed that the victim is a woman who went missing on New Year’s Day.

DETROIT – Here’s what is coming up on Local 4 News at Noon. Investigation launched after woman found dead behind apartment complexA woman who was reported missing on New Year’s Day has been found dead in a field behind a Southgate apartment complex. The 31-year-old woman was found fatally shot Tuesday morning in a field behind the La Colonnade Apartments, which are situated along Northline Road near Fordline Street. She lived at the apartment complex. Her identity is not being shared at this time.

SOUTHGATE, Mich. – A woman who was reported missing on New Year’s Day has been found dead in a field behind a Southgate apartment complex. UPDATE: Southgate man charged in shooting death of his wife who was found dead near apartmentsThe 31-year-old woman was found fatally shot Tuesday morning in a field behind the La Colonnade Apartments, which are situated along Northline Road near Fordline Street. She lived at the apartment complex. A man had reported the woman missing on New Year’s Day. You can watch the report in the video posted above.

DETROIT – Tuesday’s storm played out pretty much as expected in southeastern Michigan. Highs rebounding into the low 40s (5 degrees Celsius), although the breeze will obviously make it feel cooler. Today’s sunrise is at 7:44 a.m., and today’s sunset is at 5:02 p.m.Mostly clear Wednesday evening, then becoming partly cloudy late at night. Mostly cloudy Thursday night, with lows near 30 degrees (-1 degree Celsius). Mostly cloudy Friday night, with lows in the mid to upper 20s (-3 to -2 degrees Celsius).

We’re taking a closer look at how Metro Detroit voted for president in the Nov. 3 General Election. Overall, Wayne County was a definitive vote for Biden -- 68.12% of the vote. In Oakland County, Biden won with 56.36% of the vote -- 433,982 total votes for the Democrat. Macomb County was the lone member of the tri-county region to vote red -- 53.28% of the vote was for Trump in Macomb County (264,535 votes). Share it with Trust Index📧 Sign up for our Election Results newsletter to get election results updates sent right to your inbox:

Southgate – We hope you have a monster of an appetite because you will need it if you’re getting takeout from Mallie’s Grill and Bar in Southgate. While the burger is enough to feed the family and then some, it is not the largest one they ever made. They hold the Guinness Book World Record for the largest burger with a 1,800-pound burger. If you’re up for a challenge, they offer prizes for eating their burger or 3 tacos within an allotted time. Mallie’s Grill and Bar is located at 19400 Northline Road in Southgate.

There’s a sense of pride when you buy something new and there’s a greater sense of loss when it’s stolen.”Members of the community joined officers with the Southgate Police to look out for a stolen band trailer this weekend. The Southgate Anderson Titans band is a local point of pride. asked Southgate Anderson Band Booster President Martha Hancock. "They’ve been through enough already with the virus, they’ve had their entire season taken away. The district said it will likely take a few years to fundraise enough money to get a new one if the stolen trailer is not returned.

SOUTHGATE, Mich. – Samantha Witechowsky, 15, was killed in a Traverse City ATV crash over the weekend. She has been described as a remarkable student at Southgate Anderson High School. Pictures of memories are all Katie Sarah has of her niece following the tragic ATV crash. “Heard that an animal jumped in front of the ATV, she swerved, misses the animal,” said Sarah. She’s a beautiful, beautiful girl and we’re gonna love her forever,” Sarah said.

Weve received a long list of firsthand accounts from Friday (Aug. 21, 2020) evenings earthquake in southeastern Michigan. My house shook, but not enough to knock down anything that was on display. I asked my husband if he felt the shaking and he said no, but he guessed that if I felt it, it had to have been an earthquake. The east side of my house felt like something had hit my house. I have never felt anything like that before.-- Renee in Monroe (48161)If you felt it, please tell us what it was like:

Volunteers dress as superheroes, show kids importance of wearing masksPublished: August 23, 2020, 6:52 pmDownriver Actors Guild hosted an event in Southgate showing kids the importance of wearing a mask and social distancing. The event featured volunteers dressed as superheroes.

SOUTHGATE, Mich. – A total of 9 coronavirus cases are linked to Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall in Southgate, Wayne County spokesman, Mike McElrath, confirmed Friday. The Wayne County Public Health Division announced Wednesday a total of five cases of the coronavirus were linked to the wedding reception held July 18 at the banquet hall. DETAILS: Southgate banquet hall listed as COVID-19 exposure siteAs of Wednesday, there were five women ranging in age from 22 to 55 who attended the wedding on July 18. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 81,621 as of Friday, including 6,199 deaths, state officials report. Attendees of the reception are encouraged to call the Wayne County Health Division at 734-727-7078 to report their contacts, get tested by a healthcare provider as soon as possible, and self-quarantine at home.

SOUTHGATE, Mich. – The Wayne County Public Health Division announced Wednesday it has confirmed a total of five cases of COVID-19 linked to a wedding reception held on Saturday, July 18, at Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall in Southgate. More people may have been at risk of contracting and exposing others to COVID-19 as more than 100 people were in attendance for the indoor reception, according to Wayne County health officials. Attendees of the reception at the Crystal Gardens are encouraged to call the Wayne County Health Division at 734-727-7078 to report their contacts, get tested by a healthcare provider as soon as possible, and self-quarantine at home as directed. The confirmed positive individuals have been instructed to self-isolate until cleared by public health in accordance with CDC guidance, health officials said. “The safety and protection of Wayne County residents is our top priority,” said Carol Austerberry, Wayne County Health Officer.

DETROIT – There’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers. Dr. Frank McGeorge will continue to work to get the most accurate information available on the outbreak. Local 4 received three questions from Pontiac, Highland Township and Fraser about where or not the flu shot or pneumonia vaccine can prevent a coronavirus infection. A viewer from Macomb Township wanted to know if the claim that COVID-19 sickens people for 10 to 15 days is true. Remember that about a month ago, there were questions about whether the coronavirus could spread from person to person.

DETROIT - Nearly 30,000 people lost power in Metro Detroit after intense rain and winds swept through the area Sunday. Northbound I-75 at Allen Road was closed for hours, as were the southbound lanes on the Lodge Freeway. Several collisions occurred, including a fatal crash in Harper Woods. Police said the driver in that crash was going too fast for the road conditions and lost control of the vehicle. Read: Speeding driver in Harper Woods dies after vehicle strikes tree, catches fireCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

A man with duct tape on his arms and a pillow case on his dead robbed a 7-Eleven store in Southgate, police said. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.