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Victory Day celebrated in Woodhaven
Several students with various disabilities took the field alongside football players and cheerleaders from various Downriver area schools for the 16th annual Victory Day at Woodhaven High School....
safety
'Pretty sad stuff': Charlie Kirk statue at TPUSA headquarters vandalized days after unveiling
Just days after it was unveiled, a statue at Turning Point USAs headquarters honoring late conservative activist Charlie Kirk was found vandalized Sunday morning. Phoenix police were called to the area near the site of TPUSAs headquarters just before 9 a.m. after someone reported...
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Trump's backing for a united Ireland has reignited a divisive political issue. Here's what to know
U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down Sunday on his support for a united Ireland, saying it makes sense to merge the Republic of Ireland with the United Kingdoms Northern Ireland. It just seems to me that you have Northern Ireland and you have Ireland, and it would seem to me ...
safety
Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia
The conflict in Yemen intensified on Sunday, as government forces launched attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fired into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemens government. The Yemeni government vowed to send more forces to the Red Sea...
safety
Detroit gas station clerk hospitalized after shooting, two arrested
Two people were arrested after a Detroit gas station clerk was hospitalized in critical condition following a shooting over the weekend, police say. The shooting happened Saturday around 6:30 p.m. on Joy Road near Burt Road. Police say two suspects one wearing a ski mask went int...
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Russia hits Poland-Ukraine border area amid wave of attacks targeting gas stations, Kyiv says
A Russian drone hit a gas station near Ukraines border with Poland, Ukrainian authorities said, the latest in a series of targeted attacks as both sides escalate their air war. Attacks on gas stations have become so common one Ukrainian network has started installing mesh cages a...
safety
GOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake
A Republican congressman said he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany says he was returning from the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner when the light aircraft lost power as it approached...
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Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media has claimed an Iranian commercial vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz late Saturday, killing one person, amid an ongoing battle between the US and Iran for control over the crucial energy chokepoint. It comes at the same time as Iran-backed rebels in Yem...
safety
Wisconsin GOP governor candidate swims from sinking plane after emergency lake landing
Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said escaped with minor injuries after a small plane he was in lost power and made an emergency landing in a lake....
Local
Exploring Detroit's Cultural Center as a classroom without walls
The Detroit Cultural Center Association (DCCA) will host its fourth annual Educators Night from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, giving educators an opportunity to explore the Detroit Cultural Center as a classroom without walls while discovering programs, resources and experiences...
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Gesher Human Services to offer life-changing Women to Work program
Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, will offer its life-changing Women to Work program starting on Tuesday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. The four-week program, which will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Geshers headquarters ...
Local
Lions fans get mostly dry Sunday before chilly night, wetter Tuesday
Football, cider mills or a final outing for the weekend? Most of Sunday should cooperate across Metro Detroit before a small chance of rain develops later in the day. The Detroit Lions open their regular season Sunday afternoon against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field, with k...
safety
FBI investigating suspected ricin reported in Michigan
The FBI is assisting local, state, and federal agencies in investigating a suspected hazardous substance reported in Hastings. The FBI Detroit Field Office said Friday (Sept. 11) personnel are assisting the Barry County Emergency Management Department, Barry-Eaton District Health...
safety
Man accused of posing as FTC agent, scamming Hazel Park woman out of $270K to clear fake warrants
A California man was charged after he allegedly posed as a Federal Trade Commission agent and scammed a Hazel Park woman out of more than $270,000 to pay for her fake arrest warrant. The 70-year-old Hazel Park woman lost more than $270,000 in an alleged scam after receiving an em...
business
Southwest Detroit restaurant owner accused of laundering millions for Mexican drug cartels
A man is facing federal charges after he allegedly used his Southwest Detroit restaurant to funnel millions of dollars in drug money to Mexican cartels. A local business owner is facing federal charges after investigators say he used his Southwest Detroit restaurant, La Posada, t...
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The Fifth Third, Comerica merger was supposed to be seamless -- why many customers say it wasn’t
Fifth Third told Comerica customers the switch would be simple after the merger. All they needed to do was change their logins to their system. But Local 4 got calls from customers who ran into trouble. Some Comerica customers vented frustration after officially transitioning to ...
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Pontiac man gets life without parole for fatal Oakland County drive-by
A 32-year-old Pontiac man was sentenced on Thursday to life without the possibility of parole in connection to a fatal drive-by shooting in the city last year. An Oakland County jury found Tremaine Jevon Love guilty in July of first-degree murder and several other charges for the...
parks
‘He’s Alive’: Royal Oak man found safe after missing 11 days during solo hiking trip
A Royal Oak man, missing for 11 agonizing days, is safe tonight after a solo hiking trip in Isle Royale National Park. He was found Saturday afternoon by a group of kayakers. Local 4 spoke to Craig Berg’s son on Saturday hours after Berg was found. Evan Berg, Craig’s son, spent S...
safety
Sterling Heights man arrested after alleged indecent exposure at Waterford Oaks County Park
Karl Edward Teschler, 46, was arraigned Saturday on charges of aggravated indecent exposure and attempted criminal sexual conduct stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred Thursday at an Oakland County park. According to investigators, a woman was sitting inside her vehic...
government
Pastor dies after severe spinal injury during cruise celebrating son’s wedding
A Minnesota pastor died after suffering a severe spinal cord injury and nearly drowning in a pool aboard a cruise ship in Italy while celebrating his son’s wedding....
Local
A warm Sunday gives way to a chilly Monday in Metro Detroit
4Warn Weather - A cold front coming through Southeast Michigan overnight will help to bring in colder air to start the coming week. Tonight’s temperatures will remain mild, mainly in the lower 60s under partly cloudy skies. Winds will be light before picking up to 10-15 mph, gust...
schools
Warren De La Salle high school marks 100 years
Nearly 1,000 celebrated the 100th anniversary of Warren De La Salle High School.
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A look at Greektown's revamped walkway as Lions season set to start
Greektown has an all-new pedestrian walkway that opened in time for the Lions first game of the season, giving fans in the area plenty of places to go and avoid motor traffic....
schools
Kids with Special needs get their moment on “Victory Day”
It was a different kind of game day atmosphere at Woodhaven High School on Saturday morning. It was the 16 th annual Victory Day! Where 70 special needs kids got the chance to get out on the field. The event is the brainchild of former Aaron Segedi, who first hosted the event whi...
safety
Tape, zip ties and rope found in car of man arrested for assault
Police found duct tape, zip ties and rope inside the vehicle of a man accused of exposing himself and assaulting a woman in Waterford. Waterford Police say that Kyle Teschler, 46, of Sterling Heights, was at Waterford Oaks County Park on Sept. 10, when he exposed himself to a 40-...
safety
Man charged in death of Black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month....
parks
Metro Detroit Parkinson Hero Walk raises awareness and support for patients and veterans
The Metro Detroit Parkinson Hero Walk wrapped up Saturday in Utica, bringing together patients, caregivers, researchers, and families affected by Parkinson's disease. Organizers say the event is about more than fundraising it's about reminding people living with the disease that ...
Local
Tim Yanke channels tragedy through his artwork, remembering 9/11
Tim Yanke, born in Detroit, grew up in a creative family and started drawing at a young age. He is an American artist who uses the colors and culture of the Southwestern United States to create bold, rhythmic, and compelling art. Yanke is best known for abstract artwork, the depi...
business
Ford to invest $1 billion in new Kentucky truck plant
Ford is investing $1 billion to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.
parks
Missing 70-year-old Royal Oak hiker found safe at Isle Royale National Park
A 70-year-old Royal Oak man who had been missing for a week after embarking on a solo hiking trip to Isle Royale National Park has been found safe. Craig Berg was located by backpackers at the national park, according to a post on Isle Royale National Parks Facebook page . Its un...
Local
STRIKE FOR LITERACY WITH AMON-RA ST. BROWN
Sydnee sat down with Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to discuss how his organization, The St. Brown Foundation, is strengthening local youth literacy and giving back to the community. As part of these efforts, the foundation partnered with Rhymes with Reason at Durf...
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Donald Trump’s boyhood home in Queens sells for $1.93 million
Donald Trump's childhood home has sold for nearly $2 million after a renovation transformed the New York City residence from a mold-ridden cat den to a modern abode. The president lived at the Tudor-style Queens estate until age 4. His father, developer Fred Trump, built the home...
business
Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell....
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Teen rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in frigid Alaska waters
A 15-year-old boy was rescued this week after clinging for two days to a capsized boat in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska.
safety
Sterling Heights man arrested after exposing himself, assaulting woman in Waterford
Waterford Police say that Kyle Teschler, of Sterling Heights, was at Waterford Oaks County Park on Sept. 10, when he exposed himself to a 40-year-old woman and allegedly was fondling himself....
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Anthropic CEO warns AI could outpace safety measures within a year
The CEO of Anthropic said Saturday the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without it, Dario Amodei warned AI could be capable within six to 12 months of leading a swarm that could take over the entire...
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The Manology Project hosts Huddle Men's Meetup at BLVD in Southfield
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Quentin Crumbley, Founder of The Manology Project, to discuss the upcoming Huddle Men's Meetup at BLVD in Southfield.
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Stagecrafters presents "Come From Away"
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Brian DePetris, cast member of "Come From Away" to discuss how the musical honors 9/11 25 years later.
business
The story behind Antidote, Ivy Kitchen + Cocktails
Jamie Sherrod sits down with Nya Marshall, Owner of Antidote Detroit and Ivy Kitchen + Cocktails, to discuss how she went from an electrical engineer to a restauranteur and entrepreneur....
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El Nino keeps Atlantic hurricane season historically calm
The Atlantic is quiet record quiet this hurricane season thanks to an enormous El Nino that crushes storms before they get going. No Atlantic hurricanes have formed yet this year and none are likely to form for at least another week, even though this would normally be the peak of...
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Feeling down? A short, easy run may help
Are you looking to boost your mood? Go for a run. Not a long run or an intense workout. A new study suggests a 10-minute run at a relaxed pace can significantly improve mood. New research from the University of Tsukuba examined the cognitive effects of running at a pace only slig...
government
UK lawmakers reject assisted dying bill after emotional debate
U.K. lawmakers on Friday voted down legislation to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives. Following an impassioned four-hour debate in the elected House of Commons, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was rejected 286 to 270. The o...
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Knicks champion Jalen Brunson to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ season premiere
Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host Saturday Night Live when the new season begins later this month, with future guests including Inde Navarrette, Gracie Abrams and Katseye. Brunson, who helped the Knicks become champions this summer for the ...
parks
Teen survives 2 days on overturned skiff in Alaska’s Bering Sea
A 15-year-old boy survived on top of an overturned skiff in Alaskas frigid Bering Sea for roughly two days, losing his older brother and then his cousin to the ocean after the boat capsized while they were out fishing. The teen, identified by a relative as Derek Parker Aghnaanga,...
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Trump calls Irish unity ‘fantastic’ while visiting golf resort
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that a unified Ireland would be fantastic, wading into a complex and politically charged subject during a weekend visit to a major tournament at his Irish golf course. At a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michel Martin in Dublin, Trump ...
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What is CACNA1E? An Oakland County toddler's rare diagnosis is raising awareness
Only about 150 people in the world are living with an ultra-rare genetic disorder called CACNA1E, according to experts. A 1-year-old girl in Waterford is one of them. Her family says a lack of awareness makes finding treatment hard. They want to change that. In May, Local 4 repor...
safety
Lochmoor Country Club fire: Where the blaze started and what's next
A historic Grosse Pointe Woods country club is believed to be a total loss after a major fire this week. Neighbors and club members spent the day Thursday walking up to the gate of the Lochmoor Country Club, some of them even carrying their golf clubs. Previous coverage --> What ...
safety
Man accused of setting fire inside Huntington Place pleads guilty
The man accused of setting a fire inside Huntington Place in April has pleaded guilty. Deashawn Victor Harrison was initially charged with third-degree arson and preparation to burn real property. Detroit fire investigators said Harrison was caught on camera going inside Huntingt...
business
$7K in tattoo equipment stolen from local business at Royal Oak’s Arts, Beats and Eats festival
About $7,000 worth of tattoo equipment was stolen from a local business’ tent during the Arts, Beats & Eats festival in downtown Royal Oak over the Labor Day weekend. Via Grace Studio, one of the vendors in the festival’s arts area, reported the equipment missing after the tent w...
Local
Quiet Weekend Turns Chilly Monday Before Storm Chances Return
A beautiful morning for the Race for the Cure in Downtown Detroit ahead of a mainly dry Saturday across Metro Detroit, although isolated showers are possible later this afternoon, especially closer to the Michigan-Ohio state line. Most locations will remain dry with temperatures ...
government
Oakland County fights DTE rate hike request, asks residents to submit electric bills as evidence
Oakland County officials are pushing back against a proposed 10% electric rate increase from DTE Energy, and they want residents to help make their case. DTE filed a $474 million rate hike request with the Michigan Public Service Commission earlier this year. If approved, the inc...
schools
Teaching a new generation about 9/11
How do you explain a national tragedy like 9/11 to kids? And what is it like teaching something as "history" when you lived through it yourself? Lindsay Demsky, a middle school teacher at St. Anne Catholic Grade School, explains....