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01/23/2022

If these 15 celebrity couples ever break up, love is officially dead

After Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet split, we now need ALL of these other couples to stay put.

Love is a fickle thing, isn’t it?

01/22/2022

Anyone else feeling ‘pangry,’ or pandemic angry? How to deal with it

As the omicron variant rages on, we thought it might be a good time to look at this -- especially if you're feeling frustrated lately.

Let’s say you’re following all of the latest public health recommendations, trying your absolute best to keep your family and others safe from COVID-19.

01/22/2022

Police arrest cousin of missing Eastpointe teen Zion Foster

The cousin of a teenage girl who went missing from Eastpointe was reportedly arrested Saturday on a felony warrant related to the case.

The cousin of a teenage girl who went missing from Eastpointe was arrested Saturday on a felony warrant related to the case.

01/22/2022

Angels, shepherds and festive dresses: My chaotic Christmas Eve

Some families seem to have it all together -- others, maybe not so much.

Local 4's Sandra Ali is sharing a story from her Christmas Eve filled with chaos and joy.

Some families seem to have it all together, and others ... well, not so much.

01/22/2022

Police: River search executed early after private investigator saw Brendan Santo’s body on underwater camera

The body of missing teen Brendan Santo was recovered from a river Friday after a planned search of that area was executed early once an investigator spotted something on an underwater camera.

The body of a teen who went missing while visiting Michigan State University last October was recovered from a river on Friday after a planned search of that area was executed sooner than expected.

01/22/2022

Michigan man dies in accident on freighter along NW Indiana

A Michigan man who was a freighter shipmate has died in an accident aboard a 1,000-foot freighter along northwest Indiana’s Lake Michigan shoreline.

A Michigan man who was a freighter shipmate has died in an accident aboard a 1,000-foot freighter along northwest Indiana’s Lake Michigan shoreline.

01/22/2022

COVID vaccination required for non US travelers entering country by land, ferry

Starting Jan. 22, non U.S. individuals who are traveling into the country by land or by ferry will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID.

Beginning Saturday, Jan. 22, individuals who are traveling into the United States by land or by ferry will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID, unless they are a U.S. citizen.

01/22/2022

Dear Red Wings: Gemel Smith; real Wild Card team?; massive schedule update; and Abdelkader??

The Red Wings are a better product this season — here’s a closer look:

The Detroit Red Wings started fast and strong against the Dallas Stars on Friday night in front of a rocking Little Caesars Arena crowd.

01/22/2022

Get Caught Up: University of Michigan reaches $490M settlement over Anderson s*x abuse case

Get Caught Up: The University of Michigan has agreed to a $490 million settlement with hundreds of people who say they were s*xually assaulted by former sports doctor Robert Anderson.

The University of Michigan has agreed to a $490 million settlement with hundreds of people who say they were s*xually assaulted by former sports doctor Robert Anderson.

01/22/2022

Oxford High School interior renovated ahead of students’ return

The interior at Oxford High School has been renovated before students return for classes for the first time since the deadly mass shooting in November.

The interior at Oxford High School has been upgraded before students return for classes for the first time since the deadly mass shooting.

01/22/2022

🏒 Tomorrow: catch the Allen Park Hockey Team on Local 4 News Today!

🏒 Tomorrow: catch the Allen Park Hockey Team on Local 4 News Today!

01/22/2022

Weber Grills apologizes for ill-timed meatloaf recipe email

Weber is apologizing after sending an email on how to prepare BBQ meat loaf soon after the death of rock superstar Meat Loaf was announced.

Weber picked the wrong day to suggest grilling meatloaf.

01/22/2022

Hintz scores in overtime to lift Stars past Red Wings 5-4

Roope Hintz scored a power-play goal with 2:09 left in overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.

Roope Hintz scored a power-play goal with 2:09 left in overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

01/22/2022

Abuse victims see inequity in payouts at 2 Michigan schools

Victims of the University of Michigan's former sports doctor Robert Anderson are expected to receive between $400,000 and $500,000 from a settlement. The victims of Larry Nassar -- who s*xually assaulted gymnasts at Michigan State University -- averaged $1.2 million in payouts.

Two former University of Michigan football stars who stand to receive as much as $500,000 each through the school’s s*xual abuse settlement with more than 1,000 students say the per-victim payouts should be much higher.

01/22/2022

Jazz snap three-game home skid, beat Pistons 111-101

The Utah Jazz snapped a three-game home losing streak, beating the Pistons 111-101 on Friday night.

Rudy Gobert scored 24 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and blocked four shots to lead the Utah Jazz to a 111-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

01/22/2022

Metro Detroit weather: Cold Saturday with scattered snow

A frigid Saturday morning will give way to scattered, light snow flurries throughout the afternoon.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

01/22/2022

5 reasons to use dumbbells when bench pressing

If you're trying to fulfill a New Year's resolution to get in better shape, this could be helpful advice. 💪

Of all the questions that can be asked to measure one’s physical strength, this one might be the most common: “How much can you bench?”

01/22/2022

Tom Brady vs. Matthew Stafford: Choose your quarterback

The defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady will face off against Matthew Stafford and his Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round at 3 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 22) at Raymond James Stadium on NBC.

The defending Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady will face off against Matthew Stafford and his Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round Sunday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Raymond James Stadium at 3 p.m. on NBC.

01/22/2022

Farmington Hills Police save nearly a dozen guinea pigs abandoned in freezing cold

The Cozy Cavy Guinea Pig Rescue said eight out of 11 of the animals are pregnant.

A 911 call in Farmington Hills leads officers to nearly a dozen abandoned guinea pigs in the freezing cold.

01/22/2022

Ford brings new high-tech security system into cars and trucks

Ford teamed up with the ADT Security Monitoring company to create a new company called Canopy that will make it all happen. The idea gets bigger as these cameras become more commonplace.

To you, this might look like a simple construction site seen in the video above, workers and their vehicles and equipment sitting out unsupervised on a chilly, sunny afternoon.

01/22/2022

‘Case rates are highest among those who are unvaccinated’: CDC director says omicron isn’t over yet

The CDC director says it’s clear that boosters do have a big benefit.

The White House COVID-19 Response Team held a briefing to update Americans on the effectiveness of the booster shot against the omicron variant and the free COVID test that is being administered by mail.

01/22/2022

Port Huron elementary school teacher assigns ‘culturally insensitive’ coloring sheet on MLK Day

Annual tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took a controversial turn in the Port Huron Area School District this week.

Annual tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took a controversial turn in the Port Huron Area School District this week.

01/22/2022

High school student uses NARCAN training from Detroit Police Department Explorers Program to save a life

A student at John J. Pershing High School is being credited with helping to save a life and he knew exactly what to do.

A student at John J. Pershing High School is being credited with helping to save a life and he knew exactly what to do because of some special training he got through the Detroit Police Department Explorers Program.

01/22/2022

Macomb County sheriff testifies at Eric Smith’s embezzlement hearing

Former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith appeared via Zoom on Friday for his preliminary exam in his embezzlement hearing.

Former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith appeared via Zoom on Friday for his preliminary exam in his embezzlement hearing.

01/22/2022

Congratulations to Willie D. of West Bloomfield for winning our first NextGen TV! We have three more brand new 55" TVs to giveaway! Enter here: https://www.clickondetroit.com/contests/2022/01/17/wdiv-insider-giveaway-enter-to-win-nextgen-tv/

Congratulations to Willie D. of West Bloomfield for winning our first NextGen TV! We have three more brand new 55" TVs to giveaway! Enter here: https://www.clickondetroit.com/contests/2022/01/17/wdiv-insider-giveaway-enter-to-win-nextgen-tv/

01/22/2022

What impact did stay-at-home orders have on humanity?

A new study out of the University of Michigan is taking a different approach to understanding the impact of the stay-at-home orders.

A new study out of the University of Michigan is taking a different approach to understanding the impact of the stay-at-home orders in the first few months of the COVID pandemic.

01/22/2022

What do nurses fear lately on the job? These responses are heavy, but worth the read

Between the burnout, mental exhaustion, fear of physical violence (and more), this is quite a lot to unpack. 😢

Did you have any idea just how many health care workers are nervous about a physical attack on the job?

01/21/2022

Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls on White House to crack down on COVID test charges

There’s renewed concern over insurance companies attempting to bill patients for tests that are supposed to be free.

As thousands of Metro Detroit residents continue to get tested for COVID, there’s renewed concern over insurance companies attempting to bill patients for tests that are supposed to be free.

01/21/2022

Dentist offers to help teen after sudden closure of Always Gentle Dentistry in Dearborn

Michigan officials are looking into the case of a dentist who abruptly closed her office, leaving some families stuck without care.

Michigan officials are looking into the case of a dentist who abruptly closed her office, leaving some families stuck without care.

01/21/2022

Detroit man accused of pouring lighter fluid on pregnant girlfriend, setting her on fire

Detroit police found a woman severely burned inside the basement of a home after her boyfriend used lighter fluid to set her on fire, according to authorities.

Detroit police found a woman severely burned inside the basement of a home after her boyfriend poured lighter fluid on her and set her on fire, according to authorities.

01/21/2022

Michigan reports 33,551 new COVID cases, 210 deaths -- average of 16,776 cases per day

Michigan reported 33,551 new COVID cases and 210 deaths over the past two days -- an average of 16,776 cases per day.

Michigan reported 33,551 new cases of COVID-19 and 210 virus-related deaths Friday -- an average of 16,775.5 cases over the past two days.

01/21/2022

Ann Arbor Public Schools report highest weekly COVID case total -- here’s what to know

On Friday, Ann Arbor Public Schools reported their highest weekly COVID case total since the beginning of the pandemic. Here's everything you need to know:

On Friday, Ann Arbor Public Schools reported their highest weekly COVID case total since the beginning of the pandemic.

01/21/2022

🔒 9 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit

Take a look at what's happening around town this weekend here in Detroit!

The winter festivities continue along with some family-friendly fun.

01/21/2022

Looking for healthy snack ideas? Here’s the list you need before your next grocery trip

Snacking can actually be good for you -- as long as it's done right.

It can be in the morning, afternoon, at night before bed, or heck, even at 3 a.m.

01/21/2022

Body believed to be Brendan Santo found in river months after disappearance on Michigan State campus

Police said a body they believe to be Brendan Santo has been found in the Red Cedar River nearly three months after he disappeared on the campus of Michigan State University.

Police said a body they believe to be Brendan Santo has been found in the Red Cedar River nearly three months after he disappeared on the campus of Michigan State University.