New data collected from major cities across the nation show that homicides have dropped sharply in the first half of 2026, part of a continuing three-year decline in violent crime....
A Detroit father has been charged with multiple counts of child abuse after prosecutors say he took his 1-year-old daughter to a party, left her to swim with neighbors, and crashed his motorcycle with his daughter hitting her head in the crash. Investigators allege that Kabamba K...
Michigan's Cyclosporiasis caseload continues to climb with another 493 confirmed instances of residents contracting the parasite.
She is the wife of Carlos Hernandez, who, along with a second man, Joshua Zuazo, posed as DTE workers to break into a Rochester Hills residence and killed the homeowner as part of a robbery....
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the number of people with confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis has climbed to more than 7,600 as of Thursday morning. Related: Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak likely largest in US history, health officials say Michigan cyclo...
The U.S. Navy is taking a major step to restrict press access to information about service members by no longer releasing information about any sailors service history information that has been freely offered by the service for decades. The move, which officials say is being driv...
2 Metro Detroit Breweries Close, While One Opens Patch
A person is critically injured after an assault on Detroit’s east side early Thursday morning. The assault happened in the 14000 block of Kercheval Avenue just before 6 a.m. on July 23. According to Detroit police, a suspect struck the person with an unknown object before leaving...
The annual citywide display of community pride known as ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day marks its 20th anniversary on Saturday, August 1. The event — and the organization — were founded by the late Luther Keith, a former newspaper journalist and executive director of ARISE Detro...
Two people are injured after a fire at a motel in Warren Wednesday night. The fire happened at a two-story motel in the 23000 block of Dequindre Road near Nine Mile Road at around 11 p.m. on July 22. Warren police arrived at the scene first and tried to enter a first-floor room. ...
For one day only on Friday, Taco Bell will sell its popular Enchiritos and regular Nacho Fries for $1 each. The promotion comes after federal health officials linked lettuce used by Taco Bell to the cyclospora outbreak days earlier. That caused foot traffic at its stores to plung...
Two people were hospitalized after a fire broke out at a motel in Warren late Wednesday night, the city's fire department tells us. First responders got the scene of the motel in the 2300 block of Dequindre road, near Nine Mile, around 11 p.m. Firefighters were met with heavy smo...
Sixty-four percent of Americans plan to take a road trip this summer, according to new data from Hertz , even as AAA reports the national average for gas hovers around $4 a gallon. Experts say simple steps taken before leaving home can significantly cut costs. RELATED STORY | Oil...
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continue to rise, with state health officials reporting more than 7,600 confirmed cases Thursday. On July 23, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported 7,664 cyclosporiasis cases since June 22, up from 7,171 on July 22....
U.S. applications for jobless benefits tumbled to the lowest level in more than five decades last week as layoffs remain historically low despite global economic uncertainty. The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits in the week ending July 18 declined by 22,000 ...
Most Americans want the war in Iran to end now, according to a recent poll conducted by the University of Maryland.
He also told followers, “Wait till we start throwing grenades and start shooting armor piercing rounds at these agents."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran is not ready to negotiate an end to the U.S. military conflict, even as the country is "begging" for a deal. "Iran is begging us, OK, both directly and indirectly. Let's do a deal. Let's talk," Rubio said. "The problem with Iran is every t...
A new poll of voters in the key battleground state of Georgia released Thursday shows incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff with a clear lead over Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins, even as the race for the governors mansion remains deadlocked. AARP commissioned and funded t...
Nearly 100 kilograms of marijuana and $350,000 in cash were confiscated from a commercial semi-truck traveling from California to New Jersey on Monday. According to Michigan State Police, the agency’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division initiated a traffic stop of the vehicle...
Man Found Dead Along Telegraph Road In Southeast MI: Sheriff Patch
Fruit puree pouches sold nationwide at Kroger, Meijer, and Target stores have been recalled for possible plastic contamination, according to an alert posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration . PT Organics of Oregon voluntarily recalled its Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organic...
After years of construction and several delayed opening dates, the Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opens to the public on Monday, July 27. Motorists will be able to cross over the 1.5-mile bridge that connects I-75 in the United States and the 401 in Canada. The multi...
The U.S. House passed a resolution directing President Donald Trump to end hostilities with Iran in a largely symbolic vote, as Trump is not expected to sign legislation limiting his own authority. The resolution passed 214-208, with four Republicans joining Democrats in support....
Oil prices are jumping again Thursday as increased fighting in the Middle East threatens to slow the global flow of crude. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international standard, climbed 6.1% to $99.78. Earlier in the morning, it briefly topped $100 and touched its...
There could be a snag in the nuclear agreement between the Trump administration and Saudi Arabia. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the deal is subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords, which would normalize relations between Saudi...
West Nile Virus Found In Detroit Area Mosquitos Patch
A Detroit man who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and felony firearm charges for the accidental shooting death of his 13-year-old sister was sentenced this week to two years in prison. Police say that Jay-Veon McKinney, 25, was playing with two handguns at a Canton Tow...
Patrick Kanes time in Detroit is over. The legendary forward has signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. Kane spent the last three seasons with the Red Wings, signing with Detroit following hip surgery. He had an immediate impact for the team. In his three seasons, he...
Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree....
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities organization brings together students, parents, and community leaders to help young minds excel beyond the classroom through networking, service, and scholarship support. They first stepped into Detroit 20 years ago. Those two deca...
A key Republican lawmaker says he believes that special counsel Jack Smith may have lied to Congress while testifying about his investigation of President Donald Trump and that the Justice Department should consider prosecuting him. Lawyers for Smith deny the allegation and say h...
One of Metro Detroit’s biggest summer festivals is back this weekend in Sterling Heights, and it has a pretty unique story. In 1983, the Sterling Heights Parks and Rec Department had a simple idea: a three-day outdoor party in Dodge Park. They called it Solid Gold Summerfest. Bac...
This kind of sounds like a movie plot, but it is very real. The company behind ChatGPT just announced that two of its AI programs broke out of a locked testing environment on their own and hacked into another tech company. No humans told them to do it. They just did it. Here’s wh...
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. Wife of fake DTE worker linked to Rochester Hills murder pleads no contest The wife of one of the fake DTE Energy workers linked to the murder of a Rochester Hills...
It's "highly unlikely" that the LIV Golf Team Championship in Michigan will take place, according to an interview with a LIV team captain in Today's Golfer . Ben Parsons of Today's Golfer interviewed Martin Kaymer, who is the captain of the Cleeks GC team, before the LIV Golf eve...
A Macomb County woman pleaded no contest on Wednesday to one count of animal abuse against 10 or more animals. Michelle Reyntiens, 57, of Warren, was arrested in February after a search warrant revealed that 24 animals — including nine adult Pomeranian/Shih Tzus, 11 Pomeranian/Sh...
An early look at potential Democratic presidential candidates shows U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading the field in New Hampshire. A new University of New Hampshire poll found 22% of voters in the state said they would support Ocasio-Cortez. Former Transportation Secretar...
A man was found dead on the side of a road in Monroe County early Thursday morning. Deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a man passed out on the side of South Telegraph Road just north of Crabb Road in Bedford Township on July 23, just before ...
The wife of one of the fake DTE Energy workers linked to the murder of a Rochester Hills businessman, who was also charged after dozens of her text messages were read in court, pleaded no contest. Amanda Ileana Hernandez , 34, from Lincoln Park, was charged with conspiracy to com...
A Secret Service agent on Vice President JD Vances security detail is under internal review and has been put on administrative leave after being suspected of leaking information for a news story that included details about Vances travel, a source familiar with the matter said. A ...
A water main break in the early morning hours has closed NB Woodward between Catalpa and 12 Mile Road Thursday.
The tour is to support the Detroit guitar rock legend's newest album, “Frozen Charlotte" which was released July 10.
This back-to-school season, families are bracing for higher back-to-school costs, as more shoppers worry about staying on budget. According to RetailMeNot, that number jumped from 29% last year to 37%. "A lot of people are starting a lot earlier just to help stretch out that budg...
A water main break is impacting the morning commute in Royal Oak on Woodward Avenue near Catalpa, with traffic being diverted away from the area. As of 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, crews on the scene said the water main break had been capped and the water is draining. Significant flood...
A beautiful stretch of late-summer weather continues across Metro Detroit as cool mornings, warm afternoons, and plenty of sunshine remain in the forecast through the end of the workweek. Temperatures started the day in the 50s, making for a refreshing morning across Southeast Mi...
Workers with the Royal Oak Department of Public Service are working to repair a water main break on Woodward Avenue and Catalpa Drive. Watch the report from our 6 a.m. show and footage from Chopper 7 Water main break floods Woodward Avenue at Catalpa Drive in Royal Oak Chopper 7 ...
Pickleball may have a funny name, but the injuries are no joke. All of those quick, sharp movements can take a toll, especially if your body is not ready to play. It's the fastest-growing sport in America, and while pickleball may look easy, physical therapists say it can challen...
Crews are at the scene working to repair a water main break in the area of Woodward and Catalpa Thursday morning.
The break happened in the early morning hours and by 5:30, the water was shut off, but the complications remain.
Federal agents in Detroit say a freeway chase ended with the discovery of a pistol outfitted with an illegal machine-gun conversion device and has been linked to a shooting just days earlier. Henry Leon Hutchinson Jr. is now charged for illegally possessing a Glock 19 9mm pistol ...
The allegations against Daniel Maudlin, of Taylor, started with a tip that dates back to 2018, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Detroit. Maudlin is 29 years old, a family friend of the suspect told Local 4. He is now charged with distribution and possessi...
A Detroit man was found guilty of shooting and killing a Westland man outside a Southwest Detroit apartment complex. The shooting happened outside the Grand Lofts apartment complex on May 4, 2025. Prosecutors said Damon Bentley , 27, shot and killed a 28-year-old Westland man. Be...
Activists gathered outside the Detroit Police Department’s 3rd Precinct to demand the release of body camera footage from a police shooting that occurred downtown on the night of the Ford Fireworks. The rally focused on the June 22 shooting of 18-year-old Alonzo Lee-Perkins, who ...
Families and community members gathered outside the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, demanding answers after four women died at the prison over the past two months. The demonstration, held on Wednesday (July 22), was part of a series of weekly vigils that began after t...
A Novi man is recovering in the hospital after an Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake bit him near a boat launch at Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township Tuesday afternoon. Richard Curylo witnessed the bite. He said his family was swimming at Proud Lake when they heard a noi...
Several families held an emotional vigil outside a women's prison in Ypsilanti, demanding change after four inmates died in two months. They say dangerous, deadly mold needs to be cleaned up in the facility, something heavily disputed by the Michigan Department of Corrections....
The Birmingham homeowner whose pool party went viral last month has pleaded not guilty to multiple misdemeanor charges stemming from the gathering. Alex Simpson was arraigned Wednesday (July 22) on charges of disorderly conduct, breach of the peace, and public nuisance. The charg...
Detroit fire crews rescued an elderly woman from a blazing house fire, but not before a pair of Good Samaritans tried to save her first.
The families of Khaira Howard, Rebecca Fackler, Ashley Hoath and Delphenia Jones rallied outside the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, a building they say is riddled with black mold and where staff neglected the medical needs of inmates, according to attorneys represent...
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