A local attorney facing 26 felonies for using photos of family members’ faces in child sexually abusive material to view and distribute to others pleaded guilty in the case last week.Prosecutors allege that Nelson Otto Ropke, 41, of Grosse Pointe Park, created the child pornography by pasting the...
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As of 9:30 a.m. Monday morning, there were more than 81,000 DTE Energy customers still without power across Southeast Michigan following Friday’s severe storms.DTE’s Outage Map shows widespread outages remaining throughout Metro Detroit, with a Storm Update from the company stating its “Storm Res...
The Belgian soccer federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game.Belgium takes on the United States later Monday for a spot in the quarterfinals.RELATED STORY | Folarin Balogun clear...
Two kids, ages 12 and 8, were found dead in a Sumpter Township garage with a portable gas-powered generator in it over the weekend, the township's police department said on social media.Emergency personnel responded to the garage at a home on Executive Drive, where the kids were found lying on th...
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.Nearly 80,000 still without power across Metro DetroitNearly 80,000 DTE Energy customers remain without power across Southeast Michigan following Friday’s severe storms.The utility ...
A local attorney facing 26 felonies for using photos of family members’ faces in child sexually abusive material to view and distribute to others pleaded guilty in the case last week.Prosecutors allege that Nelson Otto Ropke, 41, of Grosse Pointe Park, created the child pornography by pasting the...
A man was arrested, and a juvenile was detained after a shooting near Southfield Road and I-75 Friday afternoon.Lincoln Park police said officers received multiple reports of gunfire being exchanged between two moving cars in the area of Southfield Road and I-75 on July 3 at around 4 p.m. No inju...
According to data from AAA Michigan, gas prices in the state have dropped by 14 cents from a week ago.
Michigan drivers are getting some much welcomed relief at the gas pump as the cost for regular unleaded has fallen below $4 for the first time since April.Michigan gas prices went down 14 cents since last week, with a gallon of unleaded fuel costing an average of $3.96. The price is about 25 cent...
Three people are dead after a crash involving a car and a semi-truck on I-94 late Friday night.The crash happened at around 11:44 p.m. on July 3 on eastbound I-94 near Michigan Avenue.According to Michigan State Police, a semi-truck stopped in traffic due to flooding on the freeway when it was st...
Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will appear in court this week for a multiday hearing where Utah prosecutors are poised to preview some of their evidence in the case, including a videotaped statement by Robinsons former roommate, a key wi...
Michigan State Police released video of a motorcyclist that led troopers on a pursuit in late June, but was tracked down thanks to the Trooper 3 helicopter. Video from MSP 2nd District on X.
More than 80,000 DTE Energy customers remain without power across Southeast Michigan following Friday’s severe storms.The utility says it expects to restore service to about 95% of impacted customers by the end of the day on Monday.Many residents have reported down trees or power lines and locali...
In just about every aisle of the grocery store, you can't miss the "P-word." Protein is everywhere in pasta, bagels, chips and even Pop-Tarts.While protein is important for your health, not all added protein products are worth it for your body or your wallet, according to registered dietitian Ka...
Riley Greene homered, tripled and drove in four runs for the Detroit Tigers in a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.Greene sent a two-run home run to right field in the fourth inning and hit a two-run triple high into the left-field corner during a four-run fifth inning.Casey Mize (4-5) all...
Gas prices in the state of Michigan are down 14 cents from last week, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA)."Michigan drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices drop below $4 a gallon for the first time since April," said Adrienne Woodland, a spokesperson for AAA-Th...
A 37-year-old man was fatally struck in a hit-and-run early Sunday morning in Van Buren Township.
The project was expected to begin this morning with the township saying that local access will be maintained for residents, emergency services and deliveries.
Thousands of metro Detroiters are waking up in the dark, with some communities going without power for over 48 hours.DTE said that this was one of most impactful storms on their grid, saying Friday's 60 mile-per-hour winds broiught down a couple thousand power lines and trees. The damage was wors...
After a soggy start for parts of Southeast Michigan, quieter weather is settling into the region as high pressure takes control.Scattered showers, and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm, will linger this morning near Lake Erie, where locally heavy rainfall remains possible. Drivers in these areas s...
Friday night severe storms rolled through the area bringing 60 to 70 mile-per-hour wind gusts which brought down trees – and power lines.
Police are asking for the public's help with information regarding the hit-and-run, which happened along the I-94 service drive.
Some Metro Detroit residents toughed out the holiday weekend without power following Friday's strong storms that ripped through the area.
The City Planning Commission is drafting a proposal to govern data center developments in Detroit. The commission got to work on the proposal following a series of meetings of a cross-sector data center working group convened by City Councilman Scott Benson. “We’re off and running,” Benson...
This article was produced with ProPublica This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with BridgeDetroit. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. Reporting Highlights Detroit’s rebuilding: As the ci...
A 99-year-old Birmingham woman is sounding the alarm tonight about a local hearing aid provider. She says she went to buy a pair of hearing aids and ended up losing over $1,300 – and still doesn’t have hearing aids. She reached out to Local 4 for help and now AARP tells the woman that they are he...
A 16-year-old boy's death from carbon monoxide poisoning has shaken the Melvindale community, with his teacher and friends remembering him as a kind and respectful student who touched many lives.Officials say a generator was running in the basement of the boy's home when he died Saturday. It appe...
A power outage at Marathon’s Detroit refinery has led to operating conditions that made flaring necessary, the company said Sunday.Flares are safety devices that allow for the safe combustion of excess gases under certain operating conditions, according to Marathon.Refinery personnel are conducti...
As of Sunday night more than 84 thousand DTE customers are still without power after severe storms moved through the area on Friday afternoon.
4Warn Weather - A system moving through the Ohio Valley will continue to bring rain chances to Southeast Michigan tonight into midday Monday.Rain this evening will be scattered, and although a few rumbles of thunder can’t be ruled out, severe weather is not expected. Rain chances continue overnig...
Five people, including two juveniles, were shot at a block party just after 11 p.m. on July Fourth. Police were called to the area of Court and Clemens Streets in Mount Clemens at about 11:11 p.m. last night.
More than 100,000 DTE Energy customers remain without power following Friday’s severe storms.The utility says it expects to restore service to about 90% of impacted customers by the end of the day Sunday.As crews continue restoration efforts, many viewers have reached out to Local 4 with question...
U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday.Balogun, the American leader with three goals in the tournament, received a red card...
Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Sunday, abruptly reshaping the party primary just a month before the election and leaving a two-person contest between moderate Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed.McMorrows exit comes after many Democrats i...
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