Tim Pamplin

7th August 2024

Social worker charged after child finds her gun, shoots himself - WWJAM: On-Demand

The Macomb County Prosecutor has charged a babysitter and social worker in the case where a young child shot himself in her home. WWJ's Tim Pamplin has the story. (Photo credit: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)

WDIV • 12th October 2023

ACC Youth Center in Detroit honors local hero with gym dedication

DETROIT – A local youth director is known for impacting and elevating the lives of countless children across Metro Detroit. However, the focus Thursday, Oct. 12, was on giving back to him through an elaborate surprise. You can watch Tim Pamplin’s full story in the video player above.

WDIV • 21st September 2023

Driver killed, car explodes after crashing into wall outside Mount Clemens court building

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A driver was killed Wednesday after crashing into a wall outside the Macomb County Circuit Court building in Downtown Mount Clemens. According to police, in the afternoon of Wednesday Sept. 20, a person was driving fast on Gratiot Avenue when they lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall outside the court building, located near Market Street. The vehicle, which appeared to be an SUV, exploded upon impact, officials said. Witnesses also reported seeing the vehi

WDIV • 11th August 2023

World War II Legacy Memorial dedication in Royal Oak

A big moment occurred in Royal Oak for many people working to construct a permanent memorial to those who served in World War II. Visit: https://michiganww2memo

WDIV • 3rd August 2023

Bicyclist completes 2,400 mile fundraising ride around Michigan

Bicyclist completes 2,400 mile fundraising ride around Michigan.

WDIV • 26th July 2023

Heavy rain leads to flooding in Detroit

Heavy rain led to flooded roadways around Detroit on Monday, July 24, 2023.

WDIV • 14th July 2023

Wyandotte street art fair was in full swing on Friday

Wyandotte street art fair was in full swing on Friday The Wyandotte street air fair was in full swing on Friday and will continue Saturday.

WDIV • 12th July 2023

Tuesday storm damage causes power outages for some in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Storms with strong winds blew through Metro Detroit on Tuesday, causing damage to trees and power lines in the area. Macomb County was hit particularly hard by Tuesday’s winds, with several downed trees and downed power lines reported. Local 4′s Tim Pamplin stopped in New Baltimore, Chesterfield Township, and in Ira Township in St. Clair County to survey reports of damages. He discovered several trees that had fallen on top of buildings and roadways, with police blocking

WDIV • 9th June 2023

Decision on crumbling former hospital looms for residents in Trenton community

TRENTON, Mich. – Residents in one Downriver community are hopeful Thursday night that an old blighted hospital sitting along the Detroit River will soon be demolished. The hospital is the former Riverview Osteopathic Hospital along Jefferson Avenue in Trenton. “The former Riverside Hospital property remains in litigation and has a Court Receiver overseeing most aspects of the property. The City of Trenton Mayor, Council and Administration are actively and aggressively seeking the demolition of

WDIV • 18th May 2023

Summer tradition ‘Monroe Street Midway’ returns to Downtown Detroit

DETROIT – Despite the chill in the air, a summer tradition just returned to Downtown Detroit in the past few hours. There’s a lot of family fun to be had at the Monroe Street Midway from skating to shooting hoops to works of art. Local 4 took Drone 4 along for the ride to show you what you’ll be missing if you don’t give it a try. Watch the full story above for the full story .

WDIV • 17th May 2023

Police look to find dog new home after owner’s arrest in Riverview

RIVERVIEW, Mich. – Riverview police need your help Tuesday night after officers arrested a man. The arrest occurred a few weeks ago, but his dog remains without an owner as he is in custody. The pitbull known as Black remains chained to a tree at the home. Watch the video above for the full story .

WDIV • 27th April 2023

Here’s how tugboats helped escort century-old ship through Detroit

The trip started from Lake Huron, and its journey ended in Kingston, Ontario. Local 4 went along the Detroit River and caught the SS Keewatin sail by. Watch the video above for the full story.

WDIV • 14th April 2023

Fire burns through apartment complex in Sterling Heights

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – A fire at an apartment complex in Sterling Heights proliferated, making for other departments to be called in to help. The fire occurred Friday (April 14) morning at the Balmoral Arms Apartments on Independence Drive just off Van Dyke between 17 and 18 Mile roads. Firefighters were quick on the scene as they evacuated the building before they started working on the flames. Watch the video above for the full story .

WDIV • 6th April 2023

Strong storms leave massive damage across Metro Detroit

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – The storms that ripped through Metro Detroit Wednesday were a hit-and-miss but still left their mark for some. The intense storms left quite a damage in Macomb County. There were about a dozen homes damaged in the Sterling Estates Mobile Park. Watch the video above for the full story.

WDIV • 5th April 2023

Multiple people injured in bowling bus accident on Detroit's west side

Multiple people were injured in a bowling bus accident on Detroit's west side. The accident occurred on West Chicago and Schaefer Highway Tuesday (April 4) night when a bowling alley on wheels was hit by another vehicle before taking off.

WDIV • 9th March 2023

6 historic homes destroyed by fire on Harsens Island

Harsens Island is located on the St. Clair River, and The Old Club has been a staple for almost 150 years. Facing Canada, The Old Club is a yacht club that was originally only available by a regular ferry service. According to the website, guests could get to the club in just one hour when they departed from Woodward Avenue.

WDIV • 28th February 2023

Michigan State University lights tower in green for shooting victims

EAST LANSING, Mich. – An emotional evening occurred Monday night on the campus of Michigan State University. The university lit the Beaumont Tower in green for the victims of the campus shooting two weeks ago. Watch the video above for the full story

WDIV • 24th February 2023

Metro Detroit fish fries reviewed by expert throughout Lent

Mitch Koleczko, a fish fry expert, tries a new fish fry location every Friday throughout Lent. He writes a review and shares it to his Facebook page. Here is a link to the fish fry reviews: https://www.facebook.com/mitchfishfry

WDIV • 8th February 2023

Plumber electrocuted while snaking drain in flooded basement on Detroit’s west side

DETROIT – A plumber was electrocuted while being trapped in flood waters in a basement on Detroit’s west side. The incident occurred Tuesday (Feb. 7) as the 62-year-old plumber was snaking a drain when he came in contact with an electrical supply as water filled the basement. Firefighters and paramedics were able to remove the victim’s body from the basement of the apartment complex on LaSalle and Webb streets in Detroit. The victim was transported to the hospital but was pronounced dead. Wa

WDIV • 18th January 2023

I-696 reopened in Oakland County after power line mishap

Oakland COUNTY, Mich. – The one-vehicle crash that caused lane closures of I-696 at Bermuda and Woodward in Oakland County has been cleared and reopened. A crash has led to down powerlines, causing the closure of all lanes of I-696 at Bermuda and at Woodward in Oakland County. One car was struck by the down power line, which caused damage to the vehicle but no injuries were reported. DTE is in route to the scene to assists. Police are investigating, but all lanes are closed. MDOT shared inf