Our station editorial and programming about America 250 prompted several comments. Michael Armajo simply said:Happy Fourth!Our story about nine original freedom documents from the National Archives making their tour stop at The Henry Ford in Dearborn prompted these comments. Matt Lancaster wrote:...
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State health officials reported nearly 1,300 cases of cyclosporiasis, raising concerns about contaminated food and water across the region.As investigators search for the source of the parasite, one Detroit farm says its growing process is designed to keep that kind of contamination out entirely....
With a new billboard now staring back at Vista Maria’s campus and survivors gathering nearby Thursday morning, a long-running fight over accountability at the Dearborn Heights facility moved into an even more public phase, one aimed as much at Lansing as it is at the institution itself.“It needs ...
With a new billboard now staring back at Vista Maria’s campus and survivors gathering nearby Thursday morning, a long-running fight over accountability at the Dearborn Heights facility moved into an even more public phase, one aimed as much at Lansing as it is at the institution itself.“It needs ...
Are you buying the right sunscreen? Local 4 spoke with a dermatologist who walked us down the sunscreen aisle to reveal what really works -- and what doesn’t.There are dozens of brands, hundreds of bottles, and labels that can leave shoppers wondering: Which sunscreen is actually the best?Metro D...
The number of reported Cyclospora infections has climbed above 1,200, with dozens of people requiring hospitalization as health officials continue to investigate the source of the outbreak.According to the latest case totals, more than 1,200 illnesses have been reported, including 44 hospitalizat...
It looks like John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines.The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. commonly known as John Deere that requires the company ...
Chesterfield Township voters will decide August 4 whether to approve a proposed Parks and Recreation and Senior Services millage that has sparked strong opinions on both sides. Watch Evan Sery's video report: Chesterfield Township Parks and Rec Millage divides residents over tax burdenThe 10-year...
As another round of storms approaches the area, Farmington residents are bracing for more power outages and some are asking what can proactively be done to prevent the kind of widespread outages seen just last week. Watch Ruta Ulciniate's video report: Farmington mayor pushes DTE, state regulato...
A man shot by Taylor police appeared in court Thursday from his hospital bed.He faces multiple felony charges, including firearm offenses and felonious assault. He’s also linked to two alleged robberies in Ohio.Cizquindrie Smith, 38, was arraigned in 23rd District Court and received a $75,000 cas...
Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.WAYNE COUNTY – Gastrointestinal illnesses, poison ivy, bug bites, whooping cough, chicken poxDr. Ali J. Bazzi -- Pediatrician, Corewell Health Dearborn Ho...
State health officials are tracking a rapidly growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis across Southeast Michigan. Watch Darren Cunningham's video report: Some shoppers shift to farmers' markets amid rising MI cyclosporiasis casesAs of Thursday, July 9th, the state said 1,251 people have been sickened b...
A 5-year-old Detroit boy is recovering after police say he was struck by a stray bullet fired by a teen allegedly playing with a gun on the city's west side and a local violence intervention group says it wants to step in before another life is changed forever. Watch Randy Wimbley's video report...
Residents of the Pioneer Meadows subdivision in Novi said construction on Beck Road is sending traffic into their neighborhood, creating a growing safety problem.Neighbors said drivers trying to avoid road closures on Beck Road, near 11 Mile Road, are cutting through their subdivision, sometimes ...
Our station editorial and programming about America 250 prompted several comments. Michael Armajo simply said:Happy Fourth!Our story about nine original freedom documents from the National Archives making their tour stop at The Henry Ford in Dearborn prompted these comments. Matt Lancaster wrote:...
DTE Energy says its crews continue making progress restoring power across Metro Detroit, and with more storms expected tonight, the company says teams are positioned to respond to any new outages.As of the latest update on DTE’s outage map on Thursday afternoon, the utility reports that more than...
A very nosy wolf is creating issues for Isle Royale campers and forcing the National Park Service to close a campground.
We’re about halfway through the 2026 summer and that means we still have a lot of storms -- and power outages -- to deal with.A power outage doesn’t just kill the lights. It can cut off water, spoil food and put people who rely on medical devices in real danger.Related: Metro Detroit residents fr...
Westland's police department will not renew its contract with Flock Safety, the company behind AI-powered license plate reader cameras. Watch Tiarra Braddock's video report: Westland police dropping Flock Safety camera contract amid privacy concernsThe city's two-year contract with Flock expires ...
Storms are moving across Southeast Michigan Thursday, but quieter weather is on the way before summer heat makes another comeback.Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of a slow-moving cold front. The storms will continue moving from west to east through the evening.Some...
A beloved local performance space is warning supporters that its future is uncertain after what it calls a “very difficult year” financially.In a social media post, Ghost Light said that rising costs and shifting consumer habits have made it harder to operate as it has in the past. The venue also...
The Great American State Fair is being evacuated once again due to severe weather.The fair was disrupted last weekend on July 4 when severe storms gathered near Washington and forced event organizers to order an evacuation.On Thursday, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia were unde...
An ex-girlfriend of Graham Platner is speaking out after women accused the Maine Democrat of misconduct, saying she believes the accusers.Emily Suttle-Braun, a Democratic strategist and CEO of Doodle Mom Strategies, told Scripps News that her own positive experience with Platner does not negate w...
Birmingham magazine publisher, Ali Kramer, joins Ronia Shamona in studio to celebrate five years of publication and highlight the Birmingham City lifestyle magazine that shines a spotlight on the city’s people, businesses, places, and charitable organizations.
Ronia Shamona sits down with Curtis Blackwell, from Sound mind Sound Body - and Constance Davis, from the Professional Football Mothers Association, to discuss the upcoming "Keep Our Neighborhood Clean" event. The event works to bring people together to keep communities clean.
Mayor Mary Sheffield has joined with officials across the state to dedicate a new $160 million DDOT terminal complex to be the main base of operations on the city’s west side.The new facility will replace the former Coolidge Terminal, destroyed by a fire in 2011 and demolished in 2023. The new 20...
The Michigan Department of Corrections said an autopsy determined that an inmate who died at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in May died from a blood clot in the lungs.Officials also announced on Thursday (July 9) the temporary transfer of a second inmate following an emergency court m...
We're learning more about a devastating crash involving an MTA bus that injured dozens in Pikesville, Maryland, on Wednesday.According to Baltimore County police, at 6 p.m., the bus was traveling southbound in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road when it struck several vehicles before losing contr...
Cyclosporiasis cases top 1,250 in Michigan Michigan’s cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to 1,251 cases since June 22, up sharply from 992 the day before and 572 just days earlier. State health officials still haven’t pinpointed a source, though they suspect contaminated produce, The Detroit News ...
The man accused of shooting two National Guard members, killing one, in Washington, DC, in 2025 has been admitted to a city hospital after he refused to eat and sometimes drink in prison as he awaits trial.During an emergency hearing Thursday, DC federal Judge Amit Mehta said Rahmanullah Lakanwal...
It smells like rotten flesh, attracts flies, and looks like it's from an alien planet. But the stinkhorn mushroom is more common than people think.
In todays Health Alert, as more cases of cyclosporiasis in Michigan are being reported and no source has been identified, many viewers are concerned about how they could become infected.So, we asked viewers to post questions to our Facebook page, and one important question came up: Can this paras...
In todays Health Alert, as more cases of cyclosporiasis in Michigan are being reported and no source has been identified, many viewers are concerned about how they could become infected.So, we asked viewers to post questions to our Facebook page, and one important question came up: Can this paras...
While Europe's still in the throes of summer heat, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Danish city of Aalborg.Dozens of Santas, Mrs. Clauses and elves from around the world have descended on Denmark's fourth-largest city for the Nordic nation's annual World Santa Claus Congress, a ...
For this month’s Go 4 It, we will be in Southfield, where there will be car seat inspections and free bike helmets.On July 22, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., we’ll be at the Southfield Public Library on Evergreen Road, where Henry Ford Health will be doing car seat inspections. You can sign up ahead of ...
A South Florida airport officially changed its name on Thursday to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.Signs for the Palm Beach International Airport have been removed, while new signage goes up.Because an entire airport transformation doesnt happen overnight, youll notice a combi...
Ferndale has big plans for Harding Park in the northern portion of the city with a vision for a brand-new inline skating facility.
Michigan will receive nearly $1 million as part of a multi-million-dollar, multi-state settlement over the “deceiving” practices on Cash App, the state’s attorney general announced on Thursday.Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on July 9 that the $45 million multi-state settlement re...
Robert Day, from Better Men, Outreach discusses the organization's weekly youth programs with Ronia Shamona. The program is designed to help Detroit's youth better themselves by building confidence, developing responsibility, and supporting their mental health.
One woman has died after being struck by a car in Farmington Hills.The crash happened at around 10 p.m. on July 8 on Middlebelt Road north of Northwestern Highway.Authorities say upon arrival police performed lifesaving measures on the woman until fire department paramedics arrived and took over ...
Parenting and education expert, Amanda Mushro, joins Ronia Shamona to share tried-and-true strategies for fighting off brain drain and keeping kids busy, engaged, entertained, and learning.
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