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Morning Briefing Feb. 9, 2022: Inside a private investigator’s search for Brendan Santo; Fallout from Ambassador Bridge shutdown

Here are this morning’s top stories

Inside a private investigator's search for Brendan Santo: The promise he kept

Hear from the private investigator who found Brendan Santo’s body in the Red Cedar River

Brendan Santo, 18, was visiting friends at Michigan State University over Halloween weekend last year when he went missing.

A few weeks ago, private investigator Ryan Robison called Santo’s father and told him he would like to help in the search. He had never worked a case like this, but his wife followed Santo’s story closely on social media and pleaded with her husband to get involved.

See the story here.


Fallout from shutdown of Ambassador Bridge spills onto US soil, causing concerns for businesses

The fallout from the shutdown on the Canadian side is spilling into the U.S., causing concerns for businesses and even with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

See more here.


Troubling texts emerge in hearing for parents of accused Oxford school shooter: ‘My son ruined so many lives today’

The parents of the teen accused of killing four and injuring seven in a shooting at Oxford High School were in court on Tuesday.

Multiple witnesses took the stand at the preliminary hearing for James and Jennifer Crumbley, which lasted all day.

Learn more here.


Officers shoot suspected carjacker on Detroit’s west side

Detroit police engaged in a chase with two men who had reportedly stolen a Jeep from a man while meeting up with him and his children to sell some sneakers.

See the report here.


Marijuana business near Royal Oak school was rejected by planning commission

It was a contentious night in Royal Oak, as the planning commission got an earful from the public over two proposed retail marijuana shops.

See the story here.


Weather forecast: Warming up Wednesday with wintry mix on the way


COVID in Michigan 🦠

Michigan reported 9,898 new cases of COVID-19 and 38 virus-related deaths Monday -- an average of 3,299.3 cases over a three-day period. The deaths announced Monday didn’t include any that were identified during a Vital Records review.

Monday’s update brings the total number of confirmed COVID cases in Michigan to 2,019,119, including 30,417 deaths. These numbers are up from 2,009,221 cases and 30,379 deaths, as of Friday.

Read the latest COVID report here.




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Cassidy Johncox is a senior digital news editor covering stories across the spectrum, with a special focus on politics and community issues.

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