Mara MacDonald
Local 4 WDIV Detroit
Detroit, MI, United States
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Superintendent enlists help from Northville High School Chamber Choir to announce snow day
The timing of the snow is on schedule for rush hour, making it an issue for buses. → Read More
What we learned during Mayor Duggan’s 10th State of the City address in Corktown
Mayor Mike Duggan laid out his vision for Detroit during his 10th State of the City address. → Read More
Michigan secures big role in EV future as Ford plant to be built in Marshall
With Ford's announcement this week that it will be opening an EV battery manufacturing plant in Marshall, it is now the sixth EV battery-related business in Michigan which now positions the state as one of the top three in the nation to produce next-generation autos. → Read More
‘I thought we were friends’: 96-year-old man swindled out of his home in Bloomfield Township
A 96-year-old Bloomfield Township man had his home taken away by an employee he met at a senior center. → Read More
Parole reversed for man accused of sexually assaulting 19-year-old woman in Livingston County
In 1993 19-year-old Wendy Jo Morrison was on her way home from her waitressing job when she was run off the road. → Read More
Michigan to pay $20M settlement in Unemployment Insurance Agency false fraud suit
When you think of disasters at Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency it can be split into two. → Read More
Volunteer veterinarians desperately needed at Detroit Animal Care and Control
A call for help has been issued as Detroit Animal Care and Control no longer has a veterinarian. → Read More
Utility worker finds body buried in shallow grave on Detroit’s east side
A utility worker found a body buried in a shallow grave on Detroit’s east side. → Read More
Charity hockey game benefits foundation honoring Oxford school shooting victim Tate Myre
Tate Myre's family started the 42 Strong Foundation to provide peer-to-peer mentoring. The foundation pairs older students with those getting ready to transition into high school. → Read More
School board votes to buy out Clintondale Community Schools superintendent
After a tumultuous few months, Superintendent Rodriguez Broadnax has resigned from the Clintondale school district. → Read More
Witnesses testify in ethnic intimidation case after man made threats outside Bloomfield Hills temple
Witnesses testified on Monday in the case against the man accused of making antisemitic threats outside of Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills. → Read More
Fleeing suspect causes deadly crash in Monroe County
Two people were killed Thursday when a police chase ended with a violent crash in Monroe County. → Read More
15-year-old shot in neck near Campus Martius tree lighting in Downtown Detroit
A 15-year-old was shot near the Campus Martius tree lighting in Downtown Detroit. → Read More
Controversial parking lot plan approved by Grosse Pointe Park City Council
The controversial parking lot plan was approved by the Grosse Pointe Park City Council Monday night. → Read More
Flashpoint: Election Day is 4 weeks away
Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News and Local 4+ → Read More
State House candidate suspends campaign month before Nov. election due to allegations about his childhood
A state representative candidate in the race for the seat that covers part of Washtenaw and Jackson Counties suspended his campaign a month before the November election. → Read More
Community gathers to remember Dakota High School graduate killed in crash in Clinton Township
Hundreds gathered in the parking lot of the Clinton Township Public Library Monday night to remember Keegan Reed. → Read More
Royal Oak library fights back against calls for banning books with riff on Rock and Roll concert shirt
According to the American Library Association, 2022 is on track to see a record attempt at banning books at public libraries, universities, and schools which is why librarians in Royal Oak are bringing awareness to book bans with a riff on a Rock and Roll concert shirt. → Read More
Oxford High School community comes together for first home football game since deadly shooting
Friday night’s home opener mixed the community’s love of the game with a special remembrance. → Read More
Oxford High School community comes together for first home football game since deadly shooting
A big moment took place in the healing process from the Oxford High School shooting Friday. → Read More