The ex-boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas, who was found dead in April 2025, has pleaded guilty to her murder.Jalen Pendergrass, 23, and his mother, Charla Pendergrass, 49, were charged with second-degree murder and evidence tampering in October.Thomas was found dead in Southfield on April 26...
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A cement truck crashed into an overpass in Ann Arbor on Thursday.Ann Arbor police said the area of N Ashley Street and Felch Street is closed after the cement truck struck an overpass on July 2.No injuries were reported, police said. Drivers are asked to avoid the area Thursday afternoon.
The ex-boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas has pleaded guilty to her 2025 murder at a pre-trial hearing on Thursday.Jalen Pendergrass pleaded guilty to second-degree murder before Judge Paul Cusick. The other charges of tampering with evidence, felony murder and unlawful imprisonment were dism...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded its recall of hundreds of thousands of bags of "Zapps" and "Dirty" potato chips.The chips have been upgraded to a Class I recall, which means there's a "reasonable" chance that consuming the product could cause illness or death.A voluntary recall...
The ex-boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas, who was found dead in April 2025, has pleaded guilty to her murder.Jalen Pendergrass, 23, and his mother, Charla Pendergrass, 49, were charged with second-degree murder and evidence tampering in October.Thomas was found dead in Southfield on April 26...
Irans joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a forceful response, ratcheting up tensions again over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies.The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, ...
Our Grant Me Hope child this week is 8-year-old Dylan, who is a bright, imaginative young boy who loves sharing things with the people around him. Learn more about Dylan below 8-year-old Dylan is a 'bright, imaginative young boy'According to the Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange, being active i...
Numerous medical professionals and police departments are warning people against participating in the Benadryl Challenge.The challenge first surfaced on social media in 2020, but hospitals and first responders say they have recently seen a resurgence in cases. The challenge involves participants ...
Your daily cup of coffee may lower your risk for liver disease or liver cancer, a large new study has found even if you drink five or more cups a day.The findings are based on more than 354,000 participants whom researchers followed for more than a decade, according to the study published Wednes...
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Thursday that there are now more than 220 cases of Cyclosporiasis reported in Michigan since June 22. Watch Simon Shaykhet's video report and comments from Dr. Nandi: More than 170 cases of Cyclosporiasis reported in SE Michigan, MDHH...
Target is recalling a children's toy after reports that the plastic dome can detach, creating a choking hazard.The Gigglescape childrens popping toy contains small plastic balls that could be dangerous if the dome detaches.RELATED STORY | Plant-based products recalled over potential plastic conta...
A 26-year-old Detroit woman is in custody following the fatal stabbing of a 25-year-old Taylor man outside an apartment complex early Wednesday morning.Taylor police responded to the Taylor Park Townhomes in the 11300 block of Elm Street around 4:15 a.m. to find the man lying deceased next to his...
Even though we are sweating through a brutal heat wave, we normally love getting outside during the summer. And that always comes with an unwanted crowd — mosquitoes.In Michigan, mosquitoes typically come out in late spring and stick around until early fall. So we are right in the middle of bitin...
The head coach for the Grosse Pointe South Varsity Hockey Team, who also owns Detroit Premier Hockey, is facing a charge in an alleged sexual assault.Benjamin Warda, 38, was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct.According to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, Warda allegedly sexua...
For more than three decades, users of Sonys PlayStation video game consoles have been able to buy physical discs for their systems.Starting in 2028, that will no longer be possible. Sony announced this week that it will stop producing physical discs as consumer habits shift toward digital media. ...
Rescuers pulled a man from under the rubble of a nine-story building in Venezuela in a miraculous operation eight days after the devastating earthquakes that hit the country.Hernn Alberto Gil Flores, 44, who was buried under 29-feet of wreckage from a collapsed shopping mall parking lot in La Gua...
Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She lost her left hand, part of her right leg and almost her life.What she didn't know when she entered the water on that day in 2024 was that another woman had been bitten by a shark 90 minutes earlier and just 3 mile...
This story also appeared in Chalkbeat Detroit This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. The Detroit district has released its 2026-27 school year calendar, with an Aug. 24 start date for students. The Detroit...
This is the third day in a row we are hovering around triple-digit temps. And chances are you can’t just stay home and wait for things to cool off. When you jump in the car, it gets even worse. It can feel like an oven reaching 130 to even 170 degrees, and that will leave a mark on your car. The ...
Burgers and hot dogs may get the spotlight, but the side dishes make the picnic.Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica is serving up a colorful twist on classic potato salad, made with red and blue potatoes, crisp veggies and a tangy vinaigrette. It holds up outdoors, looks great on t...
An ex-Wayne County Treasurer’s Office employee and a former Detroit nonprofit director were both sentenced Wednesday to serve time in federal prison following their convictions in a 2024 bribery scheme to defraud low-income homeowners facing tax foreclosure.Zina Thomas, 60, of Detroit, served as ...
Prosecutor Karen McDonald released a statement citing the disturbing rise in religious intolerance and threats.
President Donald Trump earned over $1 billion from royalty agreements and payouts tied to crypto funds championed by his family and businesses, according to his latest financial disclosure. The White House says Trump has done nothing improper and has argued he has taken a financial loss by becomi...
The young family from Pontiac who were killed in a horrific crash on southbound I-75 in Holly on Wednesday night have been identified by a family member.Police say Tieree Powell, 24, Zakiera Powell, 24, and their two children, Malani, 4, and Carter, 2, all died at the scene after a truck driver s...
A man is dead after Taylor police say he was stabbed to death early Thursday morning.We're told the stabbing happened around 4 a.m. behind the police station in the 11300 block of Elm Street, with no description provided by police on the victim.A woman has been arrested in connection to this inci...
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and our “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of the Black church in helping to reduce gun violence in our communities. The Church of the Messiah in Detroit held its 19th annual “Silence the Violence” march and rally earlier this month. The event...
A 26-year-old Texas man trying to capture video footage of a church in Houston is facing charges for illegally operating a drone too close to a World Cup event as authorities across the country crack down on unauthorized flights.John Alexander Meza of La Porte, Texas, allegedly flew a DJI Mavic 3...
If you want to catch a movie along the Detroit Riverfront, you can do it this summer at the new Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park.The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is hosting the six-week movie series at the DTE Foundation Summit inside the park.It all kicks off on July 8, with people being ab...
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Hamtramck councilmember convicted on misdemeanor ballot charge, acquitted on felony countsA Wayne County jury acquitted Hamtramck City Councilmember Mohammed Hassan on both felony c...
Michigan health officials are investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis after at least 170 cases were reported across the state within days.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) are actively investigatin...
Four people were killed in a crash along I-75 in Holly Township Wednesday evening.
Four people were killed in a crash on southbound I-75 at Grange Hall Road in Holly Township. Further details of the crash aren't known at this time.
U.S. employment grew in June 2026, albeit at a slower pace than in previous months, according to a report released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The U.S. added 57,000 jobs in June, down from the more than 100,000 jobs per month added during the spring. The unemployment rate was large...
A Wayne County jury acquitted Hamtramck City Councilmember Mohammed Hassan on both felony counts Wednesday but found him guilty of a misdemeanor election charge.Hassan, who also serves as the city’s mayor pro tem, was found not guilty on two felony counts — election law forgery and forging a sign...
Doctors said Wednesday they feared the aftermath of Venezuelas devastating twin earthquakes could trigger a widening medical crisis marked by untreated injuries, infectious diseases and a healthcare system already on the brink.Thousands of displaced Venezuelans are sleeping in crowded shelters or...
Multiday warnings of extreme heat landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia on Wednesday as sultry weather pushed east just ahead of Fourth of July celebrations in a region that revels in its role as a historic hub of U.S. independence.Temperatures in the high 90s Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius...
A man is dead after a crash on Detroit's east side, a Detroit Police spokesperson tells us.The crash happened early Thursday morning on Gratiot Avenue and Harper Avenue.We're told that the driver is cooperating with police, and DPD's Fatal Squad is gathering more details.Stay with WXYZ.com for up...
Parents can begin contributing to Trump Accounts on July 4, with eligible children receiving a $1,000 government deposit to jumpstart their savings. About 6 million children are already signed up for Trump Accounts, but many more are still eligible for the program. Starting July 4, families can ...
A young couple from Pontiac and their two children were killed Wednesday night after a severe crash on southbound I-75 in northern Oakland County.The crash occurred just after 9 p.m. near Grange Hall Road. Sources tell Local 4 the victims have been identified as a 23-year-old woman and 24-year-ol...
Emergency rooms across the country see a surge in patients every Fourth of July weekend, and doctors say many of those visits could be avoided with a little preparation. Watch Christiana Ford's report below Fourth of July safety: ER doctor urges families to prepare before the holiday weekendDr. B...
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