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Morning 4: A look at the 1938 tsunami in Lake Michigan that killed 5 people -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of July 13, 2023

A meteotsunami being created as a strong line of storms crosses

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.


85 years ago: Lake Michigan tsunami kills 5

While tsunamis are most often associated with oceans, they are more common in the Great Lakes than you may expect.

Around 106 meteotsunamis are observed in the Great Lakes each year, although many are too small to notice.

In 1938, one meteotsunami in Lake Michigan killed five people and endangered many others.

Read the report here.


Woman in her 20s killed overnight while inside car in Detroit

A woman in her 20s was killed overnight while she was inside a car in Detroit, police said.

Read more here.


Undercover deputies allegedly find Detroit police commissioner with prostitute in his truck

Undercover deputies who found a Detroit police commissioner with a prostitute Wednesday were reportedly asked if they could help him out, but they cited him instead.

See more here.


2 teenage boys arrested in murder of 19-year-old in Port Huron

Two 15-year-old boys were arrested in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old man in Port Huron.

Read more 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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