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City officials are working around the clock to address the aftermath of a 54-inch transmission line break in Southwest Detroit, further complicated by extreme winter conditions — including a gas leak and another, much smaller break.
Currently, 400 homes are believed to have been impacted by flooding, a loss of power or water services.
DWSD Director Gary Brown provided an update Wednesday on recovery efforts from the water main break that flooded a Southwest Detroit neighborhood on Monday.
Detroit City Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero represents Southwest Detroit and talked with Local 4 about the water main break.
Aurelia Ramos used to call Southwest Detroit home and says she was devastated to see how many families were impacted by Monday’s water main break.
Over 150 families have been forced from their homes after a massive water main break sent feet of frigid water rushing across Southwest Detroit in ice.
Over 150 families have been forced from their homes after a massive water main break sent feet of frigid water rushing across Southwest Detroit in ice.
A massive water main break in southwest Detroit early Monday morning sent three to four feet of frigid water rushing into homes and streets, prompting emergency rescues across the neighborhood.
Emergency crews used boats and heavy machinery to evacuate residents, including children being transported in a front-end loader's bucket.
A 54-inch water transmission main from Great Lakes Water Authority broke in the early hours of Feb. 17, 2025, in the area of Beard and Rowan.
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Neighbors near Vernor and Junction in Southwest Detroit say they are being unfairly targeted with blight tickets, despite efforts to comply with city ordinances.
A unique after-school program in Southwest Detroit combines tutoring, music and mentorship. Now in its fourth year, New City Kids is looking to expand.
Roughly 200 Marathon refinery workers hit the picket line, citing labor dispute concerns, including seniority rights, subcontracting language, and union security.
In observance of Opioid Overdose Awareness Day, the Detroit Wayne Integrated Housing Network held a memorial program at Clark Park in Southwest Detroit to remember the lives lost to the opioid epidemic.
Seeing Diana Ross, Jack White and Eminem live in concert is something that anyone who enjoys live music would proudly love to cross off their bucket list. Now imagine seeing them all on the same stage, on the same night and in their hometown of Detroit. It’s almost too good to be true.
A man accused of shooting and killing two women and injuring a man at a vacant Southwest Detroit home was arrested and charged this week.
A Detroit neighborhood with some of the worst air pollution in the state is about to finally find out exactly what they’re breathing in.
Donut Villa employees have been working out of a temporary location for 18 months near their building on West Vernor Highway in Southwest Detroit, which is undergoing significant renovations.
The owners of the Ambassador Bridge that’s situated between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario have reached an agreement with community leaders in Detroit regarding their plans to expand the bridge’s plaza.
Southwest Detroit businesses, nonprofits, block clubs, and city leaders are coming together to act against semi-trucks driving through their neighborhoods.
One week after being shot and killed while sitting at a stop light, the family and friends of Dennell “Nelly” Kemp gathered to celebrate his life.
Dennell "Nelly" Kemp was an all-state player in baseball, basketball, and football, and sadly, the Ecorse teen was shot and killed earlier this week in Southwest Detroit.
Funding is available to help homeowners affected by the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction in the Delray community of Southwest Detroit.
Officials found two pistols, a shotgun, and a trash can full of various drugs inside a Detroit home after catching the owner hiding shoeless under his neighbor’s deck.
The vacant Phoenix Multicultural Academy was one of Detroit's most dangerous buildings, but years after falling into disrepair, there's little to keep people, including children, out.
More affordable housing is coming to Detroit, and a development company is set to transform a historic industrial building in Milwaukee Junction.
More affordable housing is coming to Detroit, and a development company is set to transform a historic industrial building in Milwaukee Junction.
Detroit police are investigating a tragedy at a vacant building after a man was mauled to death by stray pit bulls he fed daily.
Detroit Loves Tacos, a family-owned pop-up restaurant and catering business, is serving up delicious Mexican foods that combine traditional recipes with foods the family had growing up in Southwest Detroit.
A favorite taco truck in Southwest Detroit caught fire Monday, injuring the owner and leaving the business without a vehicle.
With classics like burritos and tacos, and new favorites like these mesa wings, everyone is sure to find something they love at Pequeno Cantina on Livernois in Detroit.
A man was killed Sunday after an unknown person entered the backseat of his SUV and fatally shot him in a residential Southwest Detroit neighborhood.
You can fuel up with sushi on-the-go from a spot you might not typically expect. Inside a gas station in Southwest Detroit, you’ll find a sushi chef with years of experience, and he’s sharing his culinary creations at a new spot called Chubby Panda.
A father and son were found dead after suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning in Detroit on Monday.
It’s the first weekend in November and that means many of the spooky Halloween events have come to an end, but there’s still fun to be had in the D. If you plan to attend one or both of the next two Detroit Red Wings games at Little Caesars Arena, get ready to celebrate. The Wings will celebrate the 1997 Stanley Cup Championship during Thursday’s 7pm game but you’ll want to be in your seats by 6pm to catch the special celebration. Then on Saturday there will be a celebration for the 1998 Stanley Cup Championship. The game is at 1pm, but you’ll want to be seated by noon for the special event. More than 30 players, coaches and staff from that time are coming back to Detroit for the festivities. Commemorative merchandise will be available in the team store. If you can’t make the games, there’s a new exhibit featuring the stories of the 1997 Red Wings opening Saturday November 5 at the Detroit Historical Museum in Midtown.
They are and were some of the most beloved, influential figures in Hispanic Culture history, and a group of youth in Southwest Detroit is bringing their stories to audiences throughout the city. “And I wanted to make something that actually represented the youth. Something where they have the opportunity to embrace their culture, to embrace their identity and also to learn. Because, I believe that if you don’t learn about your story, how do you embrace it?” said Karilú Alarcón Forshee Creator of “La Carpa” Theatre.
A man linked to the discovery of a body in February as well as a crime spree on Friday was shot by Detroit police officers Monday morning while trying to flee underneath a stopped train, the chief said.
A suspect was taken to a hospital in critical condition after being shot by police officers in Southwest Detroit.
The city of Detroit is set to demolish an abandoned elementary school this week after catching on fire twice.
From jackets to dresses to costumes, Flamingo Vintage provides vintage wear for give you a new look for every occasion. Nikki Neuzil and Finn Formica joined Tati Amare on “Live in the D” to highlight fall vintage fashion and trends.
You can experience the delicious flavors of Southwest Detroit during Hispanic Heritage Month. Twenty restaurants with Latin Roots will be showcasing their food for Southwest Detroit Restaurant Week.
Depending on which door you enter La Jalisciense in Southwest Detroit, you may find a restaurant, or a grocery market! “My dad came home one day and said, ‘Oh I bought a grocery store here in the US’, cause he had said he was going to retire from that, from like business,” Lesli Vargas, Operations Manager for La Jalisciense told “Live in the D’s,” April Morton.
